Kristin Ray
Kristin is a children’s author, blogger, and public speaker. She is the proud mother of one amazing daughter and wife to a supremely supportive husband. She is dedicated to intentionally equipping women and girls with the knowledge and power to move through life with confidence. Kristin is a native of Lansing, Michigan, and a graduate of Michigan State University.
Starting New Holiday Traditions with Your Family
My family had some unique holiday traditions when I was young. I knew very early on in my marriage I wanted to add new...
How to Bring Kids to the Stadium Stress-Free
It’s that time of the year again. No, I am not referring to sweater weather or pumpkin spice season. I’m talking about football season!...
Acknowledging Blended Families for National Stepfamily Day
I am extremely lucky to count myself among the 42% of Americans who say they have a step-relationship of some sort. I have been...
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Your Child to Call 911
Brene Brown explained a mother has two most vulnerable moments. One is when she is aware of how perfectly amazing her kids are. The...
Why I Recommend EMDR for Moms with Traumatic Pasts
I am a mom and I am parenting through trauma survival. What do I mean by that exactly? I am learning to be a...
5 Kids’ Books Featuring Black Heroes
This month, as a contributor to Lansing Mom, my assignment is to provide a reading list of books that feature black heroes. My first...
How to Spend Time Alone
The work-at-home revolution that began during the COVID-19 Pandemic brought working mothers a mix of new freedoms and the commitment of increased “on-time.” As...
Helping Your Daughter Find Her Own Voice
I am four and a half years into motherhood and I am still trying to figure out who I am as a mom. I’ve...
Why We Need to Start Normalizing Involved Dads
“You’re so lucky,” I hear my mother say, almost weekly. She's referencing my admittedly amazing husband and the support he provides my daughter and...
5 Self-Development Books for 2024
The beginning of a new year tends to be when we think about fresh starts and bettering ourselves. Last year I set a goal...