Alexis Maycock
Alexis is a local writer, project manager, and DEIJ advocate. She and her family reside in North Texas. An active PTA member and Booster member at her daughter’s high school, Alexis loves to stay involved in her local community. When she is not writing and spending time with her family. You can find her discovering new local restaurants and frequenting local bookstores. She also enjoys a hot cup of coffee, a classic novel, a glass of wine, and some charcuterie!
Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? Q & A with a Licensed Speech Language...
My four-year-old daughter's day-to-day conversations are pretty easy to understand, but every now and then, there are a few words that she stumbles on or a sentence isn't quite as clear. When that happens,...
5 Great Walking Trails in Collin County
Walking is one of the most underrated forms of exercise. Yet there are so many amazing benefits, including increasing your heart rate in a healthy way, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke,...
6 Tips To Survive Solo Parenting
At some point in your relationship, your partner may have to be away for an extended amount of time, you'll have to take on the majority of the parenting role. This is when solo...
Teaching Empathy Through Sibling Relationships
Empathy may seem like a challenging concept for a child to grasp, especially for younger children. But there are simple yet intentional ways that you can teach your child the concept of empathy through...
Diversify Your Social Media Feed :: 9 Black Mom Instagram Accounts To Follow Right...
Earlier this month I shared a quote on the importance of diversifying our social circles over on my IG account that really resonated with my community. It came out of a conversation a good...
“Why Celebrate Black History Month?” Reflections On Its Origins
A close friend of mine shared a story on her recent podcast episode about Black History Month. Her elementary-aged son, who is Black, mentioned in class that it seemed odd that Black History month...
10 Interesting Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World
For better or worse, Valentine's Day is a big thing here in the United States. Stores make it easy by putting out decor, candy, and cute mugs right after Christmas. Jewelry companies air commercials...
Explaining MLK Day to Kids :: 3 Life Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King...
Every year, on the third Monday of January, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Programs and events are held and acts of service occur in and around local/state/national...