Babysitting rules are essential if you are like me and are known in your family as the one who loves the kids. Yes, Muffy luv the kids. So it’s no surprise when I get a last-minute babysitting request and in attempt to give my children the same experiences of having a sleepover with cousins who pee the bed…
Babysitting Rules 101 For Moms Dropping Their Kids Off
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#GoodMama Ama Shines Through Motherhood
Ama probably doesn’t even remember when I first met her. But, I remember very clearly. It was a few years after I gave birth to my first son. I was returning to Macedonia Baptist Church for the first time in a few years, and she was the first person who greeted me. No one else… -
#GoodMama Nichole Gives Her Best with God’s Help
How did you feel when you first became a mother? When I first became a mom I felt fairly confident. Mostly because I didn’t know how much work being a mom would be. Being a mom also gave me a reason to get all of my ducks in order. I felt a lot of support… -
5 Reasons Every Brown Mama Should Blog
I started blogging about a year ago, and it has literally opened up a new world for me. I’ve met other bloggers in niches that I had no idea even existed. I’ve formed great relationships (both working and personal) with people I would have never met. Plus, the extra cash once in awhile helps out… -
5 Life Skills Tweens Should Learn
So, it’s officially summer time. While many mamas are finally taking a sigh of relief, for those of us who have tween children (i.e. boys and girls between the ages of 10-14) the works is just beginning. (At least for me it has.) This week my son are starting what I am calling his ‘Life… -
To Spank or Not to Spank?
This is a touchy subject for brown mommys. Most of us got some type of corporal punishment when we were growing up, at least I know I did. But, over the last decade there has been a growing movement among all parents and local governments to bring that ol’ thang back when it comes to spanking…. -
Lessons I Learned from My 8-Year-Old
By: Tiffany Huff, Motivational Speaker and Purpose Pusher My youngest son just turned 8 years old. I am so luck y to be charged with being his Mommy and loving him each and every day of his life. He is full of life, laughter, ideas and possibilities! Everyday he lives life to the fullest and… -
How to Deal with a Disappointing Co-Parent
By: Diamonte Walker We’ve all been there at some point. The relationship has come to an end and the other parent is not living up to their end of the bargain – or at least it feels that way. You need partnership when taking care of kids, so it is frustrating when it seems like… -
5 Ways to Avoid Mommy Burnout
By: Liberated Mommy, Diamonte Walker Raising kids is no joke. For those of us who do it, and want to do it well, burn out will come with the territory. Things like exhaustion, grumpiness and the desire to stick a fork in a socket will arise. But, no fear, here are 5 Brown Mommy tips…