Chaia Morgan
Chaia grew up in Hartford, Connecticut before heading to D.C. to attend Howard University. After college, she spent a year driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (you read that correctly), before going to law school. Soon after, she met a handsome man named Derek, moved back to D.C., and got married. Chaia spends her days gushing over her son, drinking coffee (and Prosecco!), and baking sweet treats. Follow her @coesquire & @cupcakesbychaia.
The Big Transition from Preschool to Pre-K
My 3.5 year old son will make the big transition from Preschool to Pre-K3 this Fall. Many children in the area make this change at this age since D.C. offers free, public Pre-K3 and...
Letting Go of (or Not Getting Started with) Mom Guilt
It had been my goal for a while to write about being a “working mom” for this blog. I use quotes because, of course, the phrase “working mom” is redundant. What Mom doesn’t work...
Finding the “Perfect” Time to Exercise When You Have a Kid + TIPS
It is STILL difficult for me to find that “perfect” time to exercise even though my son is now a toddler. I still remember those early days when he ate, slept, peed and pooped...
My Preeclampsia Birth Story: Late Onset at 39 Weeks and In Labor
Preeclampsia, which is diagnosed by the elevation of an expectant mother's blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy, affects 5-8% of all pregnancies. There is increased research to cure this sometimes deadly condition....
I Love Sharing Thanksgiving With My Son
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. People often question: “Even more than Christmas?” For me, it’s a no-brainer – ABSOLUTELY!
This was true for me even as a child and teenager. I am very...
How to Achieve A Smooth Daycare Transition
My son recently started a new daycare. He had been at his previous daycare for two years, but at 2 ½, my husband and I felt it was time for him to be in...
5 Unique Gifts Ideas for Kids Who Have Everything
One thing I’ve found myself struggling with is what to buy the children in my life for their birthdays and holidays. These are kids who already have everything they need and more! They already...
When You Miss Your First Event Because Your Kid Is Sick
So, I was all set to attend this one-of-a-kind event called the Momference™, described as the first conference for millennial moms of color. It was conceptualized by two DMV-based women, who, like me, are...
Joy: The Most Terrifying Emotion
If you are familiar with Brené Brown, you know she believes that joy is the most terrifying, difficult emotion. What does she mean by that? It is best explained by an example she often...