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 family traditions of our own, once we had children. If...
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! Did you know that professional football is the sport in...
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 the recipient of the love of one amazing stepmother and...
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 other is overwhelming it can be to love them with...
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 parent at the same time that I am learning more...
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 reaction to the assignment was, “What does it mean to...
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 the mother of an 18-month-old at the time, the flexibility...
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 only just begun to fully grasp who I am as...
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 me. I love the way my mother and my husband...
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 for myself to read a new book each month. While...