Natassia Williamson
Hello,
My name is Natassia. I am a Nurse Practitioner by day and mom always. Balancing life with 3 kids, a husband, and the dog. Twin mom of daughters and their older brother leading the way. I have a tremendous love for writing and passion for story telling. I decided to start a mom blog in 2020 to share my experiences navigating motherhood with a special needs child. 2020 was also the year I published my first children's book ABC D is Ability. Created to explore children's abilities despite their disabilities. I served four years as an Army Nurse and became Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014.
Unleashing Imagination and Sweet Surprises at Little Play Avenue
Introduction
As a parent of twins, finding a place that captures my girl's imagination and keeps them entertained can be a bit of a challenge. But our recent visit to The Little Play Avenue...
Nurturing Young Minds: A Black History Month Reading Journey for Kids
As we step into Black History Month, I find myself reflecting on the powerful impact that literature has had on my journey and the journey of my children. The first book my daughter picked...
Nourishing Narratives: Empowering Lactation through the B.L.A.C.K Course
Nourishing Narratives: Empowering Lactation through the B.L.A.C.K. Course
Lactation is a beautiful yet often challenging aspect of motherhood. For many Black and People of Color (POC) mothers, the journey to breastfeed can be compounded by...
Empowering Change: African American Disabilities Conference
Introduction
The African American Disabilities Conference (AADC) stands as a beacon of empowerment, unity, and progress. This annual event held at the Hyatt in Phoenix was hosted by the Arizona Center For Disability Law. The...
PSI and AZBOC Honoring The Past, Present, and Future Together
We are coming up on the second year Juneteenth has been Federally recognized as a National Holiday. Juneteenth is a celebration that marked the end of slavery Juneteenth.
June 19, 1865, is when the news...
Double or Nothing! Do you really need double when having twins?
Double or Nothing
Double or nothing does not apply when having twins. You need some things, but do you really need double? Sure, having double matching everything...
New Year’s Resolution, Theme, or Life Long Changes
I am not one to set a new year’s resolution. I never bought into it. I lacked consistency and discipline to actually stick to a weight loss resolution. That is really the only resolution...
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Awareness Month
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Awareness Month.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a special place. It’s a place with many happy moments for some and many sad moments for others. This place...
August Is Breastfeeding Month Celebrating Black Mothers Breastfeeding Week
The U S Breastfeeding Committee declared August National Breastfeeding Month on August 6, 2011. National Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7. Black Mothers Breastfeeding Week is celebrated August 25-31, and was started in 2013....
Top 7 Pool Essentials for Surviving The Arizona Heat
Living in Arizona I have never wanted anything more during the summer than to spend my days in the pool. Also living in Arizona, I realized the sun shines differently here. I have lived...
Will You Marry You? A Proposal for Self-Love!
I saw a meme a while back and it asked this question: Would you marry you? In in my honest self-reflection at that time, I said No. My initial response was nah I’m crazy....
National Poetry Month: A Poem To My Angel Baby
Poetry huh
Well, I sat down to write about National Poetry Month. They say it is in April. I looked at the calendar and a date stood out immediately. No, it wasn’t a holiday. It...
The Dos and Don’ts of Spring Cleaning: Just Don’t
So, you came here looking for the Dos and Don’ts of spring cleaning! Well, I will make this quick and easy. First Do is to Don’t! I mean seriously, who said this is what...
My Journey In Learning My History: Celebrating Black Nurses In History
I want to be a veterinarian.
That was exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. That changed when I was in year 2 of college. On academic probation and one more F...
The “YOU” Inside All Of Those Hats
I had this thought in my head about the many hats people wear. We all have at least one hat, but many of us have way more than we have counted. How often do...
10 Not So Helpful Realizations of a New Stay-at-Home Mom
Oh Tassia, sometimes your optimism really sets you up for a reality slap. Yes, I am the glass is half full kind of girl. Sometimes this can be a problem, when I overestimate or...
Halloween Baby Showers, Sprinkles, or Gender Reveals
When I was planning our twins “Sprinkle Reveal Party” I knew it was going to be in October. I wasn’t due until December however I was being induced at 37 weeks, in November. I...
“ABC D is Ability: Getting To Know Kids With Disabilities” Giveaway
“Let me take you on a journey. You will meet some amazing kids with incredible abilities. I met them not to long ago. They shared with me their stories and even drew me pictures....
It’s that time of year again…Back To School and Sports Physicals
It's that time of year again...Back To School and Sports Physicals
You know the end of summer break. When everyone starts shopping for school clothes and supplies. To me this time of year means sports physical...
Juneteenth in Phoenix 2021
Juneteenth in Phoenix 2021
What is Juneteenth?
A time in history before cell phones. A time in history before landlines. A time in history before television. A time in history before radio. When news spread so...
“I want a second opinion”….Then get one!!!
"I want a second opinion"... Then get one!!!
Have you ever gone to a doctors office and left thinking “I want a second opinion?” Maybe it was something you heard or felt. It could be...
Three…Two…One…We Have Lift Off at the Arizona Science Center
Three...Two….One….We have lifted off at the Arizona Science Center. “Social Distancing 2021.” Not a term I thought I would still be using, but this year seems to be a little different than last year. As...
“April Shower” your Husband with Appreciation Day
"April Showers, Brings May Flowers"
April 17th 2021 is Husband Appreciation Day. wives don’t worry our day is September 19, 2021. And though there is a specific day for it, we can learn to celebrate...
Marching into Spring and I Have Butterflies
Spring time is coming! OMG, I have butterflies. No, not the kind that you get in your stomach when you are nervous or “in love.” I have, or shall I say had, butterflies for...
Black HIStory, Black HERstory, Black MYstory
"If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated,” Carter G. Woodson
February 2021...