Welcome!!!!
Hi everyone! My name is Charmaine, but you can call me Bella Free. I’m so glad you’re here as we kick off this journey together. This blog is deeply personal—I started it just 22 days after my mother’s passing. She was more than a mom to me; she was a guiding light on the parenting journey of my three beautiful children, and I knew I had to share the invaluable lessons she taught me.
Throughout our time together, my mother and I had countless heartfelt conversations about parenting—the good, the tough, and the transformative. Here, I’ll dive deeper into those discussions, sharing thought-provoking insights and personal experiences. Some of what you’ll read comes from what I’ve learned through raising my children, witnessing the world around me, and yes, even from my formal education in Family Science.
But let me be clear: I’m not claiming to be an expert. I’m a fellow traveler on this wild, wonderful road of parenting, just like you. My hope? That you’ll find these stories helpful, engaging, and maybe even a little entertaining.
Thank you for taking the time to join me on this journey. Love and light to all the queens, kings, and everyone in between!
With gratitude,
Bella Free