Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

Why My Elementary-Aged Kids are Allowed to Dye Their Hair

In today’s world, allowing kids to be themselves seems to be a topic that’s constantly discussed. I’ve always been open about my kids being their true selves. My first blog post on this topic was several years ago. Fast forward to today and I still have these feelings. Self-expression can take on many forms. My kids are […]

When the Breast is Best — A Father and Son Journey for Breast Milk

It Takes a Village They say that it takes a village to raise a child.  When it came to feeding my newborn this statement never held truer.  Like most moms I struggled with the idea of breast milk VS. Formula.  After much research I made the well-educated decision that I wanted my son to be […]

What is the #DisneyMP – And Why Do You Need it in Your Life?

When you’re planning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort, there are tons of details to keep track of. Between buying your tickets, deciding where to stay, planning your meals, packing your bags and a million other little things, you’re bound to have questions like… “What shows are best for my young children?” “Which […]

What Every Parent MUST Know About Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay

Moms would always tell me about the fierce inner mama bear that came out when they had kids. I was the same. When I became a mom, the intense drive to protect my children felt instinctive, even primal. But what I didn’t expect was how becoming a mom would change the way I saw the children of other mothers. It’s […]