#GoodMama Syreeta Feels Established in Motherhood

#GoodMama Syreeta Feels Established in Motherhood

September 3rd, 2014

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Reading over Syreeta’s #goodmama journey I couldn’t help, but notice the parallels between her story, my story and the many stories I’ve heard over the last few weeks. Words full of shame, mixed with moments of joy, the hardwork, the pain and the emergence of feelings so deep and thoroughly real that they could only be…
#GoodMama Cheryl Evolves Through Motherhood

August 20th, 2014

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Cheryl is one of my admire moms. I remember when another #goodmama I know, Ms. Diane, a.k.a my best friend in NYC, took me to my first Mocha Moms meeting. I was new to the Big Apple and did not know a soul outside of my hubby. At the first meeting, I really was astonished…
4 Ways To End Community Violence Mom-Style

August 20th, 2014

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As brown mamas we often underestimate our value and impact in our communities. In my humble opinion, it’s the small things a family commits to on a daily basis that can have the biggest impact on warding off tragedy and violence in our communities. One thing my father is always happy to point out to me is…
#GoodMama Dia: A Real Foot Soldier for Motherhood

August 19th, 2014

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Dia is the quintessential foot soldier for motherhood. In addition to being one of the greatest minds I ever met, she has a knack for developing these very interesting, yet common sense style, ways of teaching her kids life strategies. I’ve known Dia since I was 15, and I looked up to her then and continue…
3 Cheap Activities for Families with Your ACCESS Card

August 15th, 2014

Pittsburgh

Got an ACCESS card? Then you’ve literally got access to tons of fun things to do in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Many moms in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are unaware of the perks that come with at one point in your life having been a part of the population that has owned an ACCESS card. (FYI, an ACCESS card…
#GoodMama Belle: Loving, Caring & Compassionate

August 14th, 2014

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Cousin Belle has been a staple in my life since birth. She is one of the many women who has nurtured me into womanhood and eventually motherhood. When I was with child at 19, and anticipating the birth of my first beautiful baby boy, Belle rubbed my belly as often as she could and gave…
Need More Girlfriends? 3 Tips to Attract Great Friendships

August 12th, 2014

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So, maybe you just had a baby. Maybe you’ve outgrown some of your friends. Maybe you just got married, and need to find other couples to relate to. Regardless of what the reason is, everyone needs good friends. But depending on your stage in life, and your track record, you may not be sending the…
#GoodMama Eboni Faces Her Biggest Challenge: Motherhood

August 11th, 2014

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1. When did you become a mom and how did you feel? I became a mother in 1997 at the age 19. I was quite overwhelmed. Not long after I discovered I was expecting, I was informed that I was carrying fraternal twin boys. 2. How do your feelings about motherhood differ now? Now that…
4 Tips To Keep You & Your Man on the Same Financial Page

August 11th, 2014

Raising Boys

In this economy financial problems are no stranger to anyone. I don’t think I know any couple who hasn’t gone through their share of financial hiccups since the 2008 recession. While many of us are getting back on track as far as attaining income, some of us are still being held back by bad financial…
Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Host Makeup & Martini’s Launch Party

August 10th, 2014

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Hey mamas! Join us as we officially launch Pittsburgh Brown Mamas as a support group for moms-of-color in the Pittsburgh region. The party will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13th at the Alloy Studio in East Liberty from 5 to 8 pm. We will be kicking off a series of 7 events over the next nine…