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…
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…
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…
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 Parents Every co-parent knows that there is a serious rough…
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 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…
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November 15th, 2018

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4 Little Ways to Show Our Teenagers We Love Them

October 1st, 2018

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Showing teenagers love is tough. Just like every other relationship you have in life, the connection you have with your teenage child will have it’s ups and downs. So it’s safe to say, the relationship you have with your teenager, well that will have it’s valleys (I mean straight muddy pits) and its mountain peaks…
Does Your Kid Have a Screen Time Problem? Or, Is it You?

November 22nd, 2017

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This post is sponsored by Xfinity. However, all opinions are my own. When most moms think of screen time problems they think of their kids being up late on their cell phones, watching too much YouTube or husbands who watch too much sports. As a Brown Mama I am in total agreement with those thoughts,…
12 Questions to Ask Your Teenager RIGHT NOW!

August 13th, 2017

Raising Boys | Raising Teenagers

Parenting teens is by far the hardest job us Mamas are asked to do. Teenagers go through a myriad of psychological and emotional ups and downs throughout puberty. So, it’s important that you keep the lines of communication open. Many people say it’s not your job to be your teenager’s friend. I think that depends…