Mary
Hi Detroit Moms! I’m Mary Frederick and I am a mom just like you, with a very down to earth and often humorous view of this crazy role of motherhood. I am mommy to a 6 year old daughter (Faith) and an almost 4 year old son (Colin). My kids are my life, but I also insert a whole lot of humor and realism into my life to be a better person. I am a freelance writer, and have been very lucky and blessed to turn this into a full time career since my daughter was born. I love spending time with my kids and am very involved with all of their activities and school. In addition to mama duties I also love entertaining, cooking, traveling, writing, trying new workouts, and having a little vino with my mama friends.
How To Painlessly Prepare Kids for Sports + Activities
There comes that time in your child’s life where you want to get them involved in some fun activities. You may have visions of your child running across the soccer field with a big...
Helping Your Child To Proactively Deal With Bullies
When I saw her come out of school crying, I immediately went into panic mode. I scooped her up in my arms and wiped away the tears. I wanted to take away the hurt,...
So This Is Forty?
In some ways it feels as if it hits you like a ton of bricks. In other ways it feels as if the best is yet to come. I’ll be honest in saying that...
Family First: Surviving a Life Changing Event
We knew that this day might always come. Somehow even as I sat in the waiting room though, it seemed surreal. I had played this scenario over in my head a million times, and...
First Timers View of The Wonderful World of Disney
It was like a dream come true—taking my kids to Disney World for the first time! I quickly found though that if you didn’t put the right amount of planning into it, this was...
Gearing Up For A Successful Black Friday
It’s almost time for one of the most beloved days of savings all year long—that’s right, Black Friday is nearly upon us! Though I refuse to go to the stores on Thanksgiving, I will...
How In The World Can I Feed My Picky Child?
Oh it can be one of the most frustrating parts of parenthood—trying to feed your child! Though it seems like feeding time should be a seamless part of parenting, when you have a picky...
Why Every Good Mother Needs A Support Network
You may have those moments where you feel like “I’ve got this!” You feel like the world’s best mom and you are managing everything in your family with ease. Then there are the times...
Mastering the Morning Routine {And Keeping Your Sanity Intact}
Do you feel like the morning is the most chaotic time of the day? Does it border on completely insane when you try to trudge through the daily tasks? If you’re already fighting the...
School Prep For The Busy and Crazed Mom
I know, I’m like you and the notion of “back to school” makes me want to throw up a little bit. I am the mom who cries on the first day of school—sometimes bordering...