Like all children, my kids love watching movies. We always have my nephews and cousins over at our house and around 7:00 pm I hear the magic words: “Can we watch a movie?” The answer is usually yes, but one of the things I hate about family movie night is the sprinkling of popcorn that ends…
Bolthouse Farms Kids™ #SnackMob Revolution Comes to Pittsburgh
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LAUGH: 5 Reasons I Despise My Kid’s Holiday Performances
It’s the second half of the year and while that means turkey, presents and family, for us mamas it also means a slew of recitals, plays and my least favorite “school performances.” I know you’re probably thinking about how it makes you giggle to see your child breeze, or struggle, through the newest remix to… -
#GoodMama Denene Asks and Receives the Gift of Motherhood
Becoming an adoptive parent has always been an experience I’ve aspired to have. So meeting, Ms. Denene who’s already talked the talk and is now walking the walk was a great delight. Through our three-hour lunch she and I discussed everything from her super active two children, our agreement on teaching Black history to our… -
#GoodMama Dia: A Real Foot Soldier for Motherhood
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… -
#GoodMama La Tasha Fully Commits to Motherhood
1. When did you first become a mother and how did you feel? I first became a mother at age 32 after 2 years of planning with my husband. I dreamed of my first son years before we actually conceived him. So, becoming a mother was a most transformational and affirming experience. My son Solace… -
#GoodMama La Tasha Fully Commits to Motherhood
1. When did you first become a mother and how did you feel? I first became a mother at age 32 after 2 years of planning with my husband. I dreamed of my first son years before we actually conceived him. So, becoming a mother was a most transformational and affirming experience. My son Solace… -
#GoodMama Latifa Gives her ALL to Motherhood
1. When did you first become a mom and how did it make you feel? I first became a mom in 2000, and I felt amazing. I loved holding my son close and cherished looking in his eyes. I loved his toothless smile too! I was devoted to him at all cost and I realized I… -
Pittsburgh’s Top Black Mommy Bloggers
Our list of Pittsburgh Black Mom bloggers are moms who give the real deal on parenting in-color in the Steel City region. Mama bloggers are a unique bread of people. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting most of these women, and they have interesting perspectives, are doing an excellent job at parenting kid-first and can…