Tag: girl mom
How Do I Talk to My Black Children about Racism? I...
No, this is not click bait. Yes, I am very much firm in my viewpoint. You would think with me being very vocal about...
No, You Cannot Touch My Child’s Hair!
Being a black woman, everything about me is a conversation starter, good or bad. Each day I have to be conscious in all my...
Are We Crazy? Top Five Reasons to Have Children Close Together
We are choosing to have our children 17 months apart. Some people might think we are crazy. Some days (particularly when my back hurts...
The Container Store :: Kid Room Makeover
Last year I became unexpectedly expecting with baby number five. Although it wasn't a primary concern, we soon realized that we didn't really have a place...
Dear Stretch Marks: I’m Learning to Love You (But Be Patient)
You are red and pink and purple, and you are deep.
You’re not like the faint, smooth, wispy white lines on my hips or inner...
10 Mom-Positive Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Motherhood is a tough gig. As moms (and women), we're constantly doubting ourselves and questioning our worth and abilities as caregivers, partners, friends, or...
Words for my Growing Girl
My husband takes our daughter to preschool. Before I leave the house every morning, I kneel down to look into her bright blue eyes...
Precocious Puberty
My eight-year-old daughter is trapped in an eleven-year old’s body; no joke. My daughter moved in with us when she was four years old when...
Just Take the Compliment
On a recent trip to the Midwest to visit family, we took a slight detour to a state park to stretch our legs and...
A Mixtape for My Daughter
Since I was a teenager, when I hear certain songs that leave me with a powerful feeling -- inspiration, awe, empowerment, regret, sorrow --...