What’s Unschooling & Should Black People Do It?

What’s Unschooling & Should Black People Do It?

September 3rd, 2019

Raising Boys

People ask me all the time “What’s Unschooling”?I know that people who visit our house on a regular think that we don’t do anything all day with our kids. If you visit my house after 1 pm, it’s very likely that my kids will be:Playing video games (primarily)Running around my house being very loudDoing NOTHING…
What’s Unschooling & Should Black People Do It?

September 3rd, 2019

Raising Boys

People ask me all the time “What’s Unschooling”?I know that people who visit our house on a regular think that we don’t do anything all day with our kids. If you visit my house after 1 pm, it’s very likely that my kids will be:Playing video games (primarily)Running around my house being very loudDoing NOTHING…
Advice for Black Moms Going Thru Postpartum Depression

May 17th, 2019

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May is Maternal Mental Health Month. I am joining AHN Women and Chrissy Teigen to help launch a social cause initiative to reduce the stigma of postpartum depression and anxiety, and to encourage an open dialogue around it to continue supporting moms who may be suffering – #MyWishForMoms.Talking to my doctor was not the first…
5 Co-Parenting Apps Every Parent Should Know About

April 6th, 2019

Raising Boys

Co-parenting is hard enough. From managing the finances of your new lifestyle to organizing your child’s, now split-up, schedule, adjusting to co-parenting can be a serious life disruption. Technology to the rescue! Check out these 5 Co-Parenting Apps that every parent should know about.Talking ParentsEvery co-parent knows that there is a serious rough patch that…
What Co-Parents Should Consider Before Going to Court

April 5th, 2019

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When co-parenting gets tough, it can often seem like the only solution is the court system. When the yelling, arguing and emotions reach a high, you many be stuck with the difficult choice to go before a judge to settle your parental differences. I’ve been there. My son’s father and I had a standing court…
The Ultimate List of Support Groups for Black Moms

March 12th, 2019

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Black moms need support, period. Whether you are facing postpartum depression, are having a hard time making friends in your new city, or just need somebody to talk to, finding a mom tribe can be the key to opening your next door sis.When I moved back home after a 5-year stay in Brooklyn, I’d outgrown…
Postpartum Depression in Black Moms, I’ve Been There

March 8th, 2019

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Postpartum depression is one of those things you just don’t forget. My youngest son will be 10-years-old this year, but I remember going through postpartum depression so vividly. I was a Pittsburgher living in Brooklyn. While the city was always on and full of people I felt so lonely and tiny in my small Bed-Stuy…
The Discipline Disconnect: Moms with Boys

February 26th, 2019

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Moms with sons can be assured of two things in their momlife. The first thing is that they will have a love for their sons that is remarkable. The second is that at some point you will not know what to do with your son. The topic of whether or not single Black moms can raise good…
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Keeps The Nutcracker Tradition Alive

November 26th, 2018

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When my oldest son came to me a few weeks back and said he wants to go see The Nutcracker at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater I was taken back. He’s 16-years-old and I was sure that by now he’d outgrown activities like this. After seeing the commercial on TV he said that The Nutcracker is one…
Advice Every Woman Should Know About Creating Her Own Startup

November 19th, 2018

Mama Motivation

It’s no secret that women are sharply under-represented in the business world. In fact, only 17% of CEO positions in the U.S. are held by women. This disparity is indicative of an environment that is somewhat harsher for women to operate in. But that does not mean it can’t, or isn’t done. As a female…