Janyl Smith

Replying to @yahx2 Some of the best memories my husband and I will carry from these years are being made right now, both at home (yes, often doing kid-centric activities) and abroad, with our kids by our side. They won't remember every landmark—but @dr.marvinksmith and I will. 🙏🏽 We've always said we'd keep seeing the world even after kids, and that decision has shaped so many beautiful moments we've been able to live as a family. Is it hard at times? Yes. Is it infinitely easier to travel to the places we want to visit without them? A million times yes. But we're not doing it because it's easy—we're doing it because it's meaningful. These shared experiences are shaping all of us. We want them to grow up knowing that with us is where they're meant to be. 🌍 We love theme parks and kid-centric activities. Shoot—we have a @Disney cruise booked for later this year and I'm pumped lol. But for us, adventures with our kids can include both castles and cathedrals. 😉 #momsoftiktok #intentionalparenting #familytravel #parentinglittles #parenthood #motherhoodinmotion #travelingwithkids #thisisus

What a look back! Digging through the archives brought tears to my eyes. Then I wiped my tears and realized the early photos were still blurry because we're OLD! 😂Cheers to seasons of the past and seasons still to come... ♾️ #howmanymonths #dating #couples #marriage #marriedwithchildren #trending #relationships

We call this piece: Untitled (Family Room Sofa) by Cooper Smith, 2025. Medium: Crayola washable marker on chenille. Dimensions: variable. On loan from the artist's mother. Soon to be destroyed. 🖼️ Toddlers will toddler. Moms will crowdsource. And the couch might recover, but recovery will happen in the playroom because we're officially tapping @Lovesac for a more functional option in the family room-with removable, washable covers lol. 🫧 Please tell me ALL of your peak toddler escapades so I know I'm not alone! 🖍️ #momsoftiktok #familytok #parentinglittles #realmomlife #toddlermom #toddlermomlife #toddlermischief #sendhelp #coopersmithoriginal #folex @BISSELL Clean @The Home Depot @Crayola @ADT

The worst part is that they really don’t even mean to lol #momsoftiktok #parenting #diabolical #sendhelp #familytok #howoldareyou #kidssaythedarnestthings

Replying to @prodbyscrilla happy to share! Disclamer: This is what my husband and I decided worked for our family, and I was asked what we, specifically, did to encourage our typically-abled children’s verbal development. Do what works for you and yours. ❤️ #momsoftiktok #parenting #intentionalparenting #parentingtoddlers #parentinglittles #earlychildhood

I love dinner time even more now that everyone is involved in the conversation. It's been a while—feel free to pull up a chair. ❤️ #momsoftiktok #familytok #intentionalparenting #familydinner #parentinglittles #qualitytime #positivespace #summermd #orthopedicsurgeon

Pisa + Florence in one day with kids? Yes — but plan ahead 👇🏽 ✔️ Sturdy stroller for the cobblestones ✔️ Cooling fans + lots of water ✔️ Local guide (ours was from Florence and so good!) ✔️ Comfy shoes, light clothes ✔️ Don’t skip gelato breaks 🍦 ✔️ Start early + leave wiggle room in your schedule We hit the Leaning Tower, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and more — tired but happy by the end 💛 #italywithkids #florence #pisa #familytravel #travelmom #momsoftiktok #ditl #minivlog #intentionalparenting #parentinglittles

One year ago today, Summer had the chance to observe her dad perform surgery—and it’s still one of our favorite memories to look back on. 🥼 She was so excited to wear scrubs just like @dr.marvinksmith, and selected a pair of pink protective glasses for the occasion. From the moment we arrived, she was locked in. Marvin walked her through everything—from the instruments and anatomy to the flow of the procedure—and she listened with the focus of someone 5x her age. ⚒️ She stood there soaking in the 30-min procedure, asking questions, and even pointing out parts of the anatomy on the screen that Daddy had just reviewed with her. It was like watching a fourth-year med student interacting with an attending. 😂 After the case, she had snacks in the lounge, visited her favorite staff members upstairs in the office, and fell asleep on the ride home—completely tuckered out from her big day. 😪 It was an incredible educational experience, but even more than that, it was incredibly meaningful. You could see the pride in Marvin’s face. And even now, a year later, Summer still talks about it. She still knows what ACL stands for. And her dad is still very much her hero. 👨🏿‍⚕️ #momsoftiktok #familytok #intentionalparenting #orthopedicsurgeon #summermd #education #rolemodel #proudparents #positivespace #wholesome

Nothing gets a lawyer mom moving like an unexpected estate reference in children’s programming. Summer was home sick from camp and it was my time to shine lol… 😂✨ Good luck to everyone taking the bar exam this week! 👩🏽‍💻 #momsoftiktok #familytok #intentionalparenting #lawyermom #reallifemoments #lawyersoftiktok @ADT @tonies US

When your brain is still in mom mode, but your suitcase isn’t. It’s been a while since we’ve traveled together without the kids. This is OK…right?! 😭 #momsoftiktok #familytok #parentinglittles #missingthekids #intentionalparenting #marriedlife #familytripturnedcouplestrip #calistogatrip #travelwithoutkids

Our first Saturday morning back home after two weeks in Europe—supplements, a little movement with Summer, Cooper’s morning routine with Daddy, and an e-bike ride to brunch. There’s nothing like easing back into your rhythm after being away. How do you like to reset after a big trip? ✈️ #momsoftiktok #minivlog #familytok #intentionalparenting #parentinglittles #noplacelikehome @Radio Flyer

Replying to @theclarkefamily04 I received a lot of comments and DMs asking how I stayed calm after Cooper colored on the sofa—some saying they would’ve flipped out lol and others asking how I stayed calm. Listen. I was so frustrated in that moment that my insides were flipping. 🤸🏽‍♀️ When I saw what he’d done, I didn’t say, “What are you doing?!” because it wouldn’t have helped. He’s two. His reasoning skills are still developing. He saw an open space and colorful markers, and it looked fun. That’s really all there is to it. I also didn’t ask, “Why did you do that?” Not because I didn’t want to know, but because while a totally reasonable question to ask an adult, it’s a wholly unreasonable inquiry of someone with limited reasoning skills lol. At this age, logic and impulse control simply aren’t there yet. 🤷🏽‍♀️ So I gave myself a moment. I walked away, ate a few gummy bears (my emotional support snack), then returned when I had something helpful to say. I told him, calmly and clearly: “We don’t color on the sofa. We color on paper.” I followed through with the consequence: “You’re not baking cookies tonight because you chose to color on the sofa.” He was disappointed, and that’s okay—boundaries = love. 😮‍💨 I’m excited to reinforce the behavior I do want to see, as I’ve planned to sit down to color with him and Summer at the table—where those activities belong. He doesn’t know it yet, but afterward we’ll bake cookies because this time, he will have made the right choice. 👏🏽 Also, shoutout to Lecturers in Law Scott Rogers and Jan Jacobowitz at @University of Miami School of Law for the mindfulness and grounding tools I learned in Mindfulness for Lawyers all those years ago—tools I now use more in motherhood than I ever will in my legal practice! 😂 #intentionalparenting #momsoftiktok #realmomlife #momlife #parentinglittles #toddlermomlife #thestruggleisreal #modelingbehavior #raisingtoddlers

Our final day at sea on Allure of the Seas...🛳️ Started the morning with a workout, then jumped right back into family mode-breakfast with the crew, splash pad, pool, waterslides, and lunch. We definitely made the most of the ship in our final day: couples massage, quiet time in the adults-only area, family photos, and a dinner date at Chops Grille to wrap it all up. 🥩 After a week of incredible ports, it felt really good to slow down and enjoy the ship itself. A full day, a fun one, and the perfect close to a great trip. 💕 What would your ideal last day at sea be? 🌊 #momsoftiktok #familytravelvlog #minivlog #royalcaribbean #allureoftheseas #cruiselife #intentionalparenting #travelwithkids #cruiseditl #parentinglittles #familymemories @Royal Caribbean

I sang this song to Summer in utero, on the day she was born, during this moment last year, yesterday, and countless times between. I don't care how grown she becomes—you better believe I'll keep singing it to her for the rest of my life! Also, why is Cooper so small and sweet here?! ❤️ Do you have special songs for your children? 🎶 #isntshelovely #thatsmygirl #babygirl #mamasgirl #throwback #qualitytime #specialmoments