The Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression are REAL.
Moms discuss what it feels like to have the “Baby Blues,” anxiety, Postpartum Depression, and Postpartum Psychosis.
Body & Soul
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Remembering Daddy: What He Taught Me + Tips For Dealing With Loss
My dad’s birthday is Father’s Day. He died. I miss him but I am able to carry on. Here are some tips for ladies who also miss their daddy.
On Pregnancy, Mothering, And All That Jazz!
To grow and deliver a tiny human being is no small feat. The impact of pregnancy on the human body can vary drastically from one person to the next. Some women come out unscathed while others have lasting scars and/or conditions to remind them of their journey to motherhood. In fact many try, to no…
Why Moms Should Date Their Mommy Friends
My mommy friends can wine and dine me, honey! We don’t get out often, can’t you tell? We’ve been drifting in this thing called motherhood for a while now, some of us longer than others, and we get a little too excited when we get to pop out on the town. Why? Because of life,…
Ripped: How I Got My Sex Back After That Big Ass Tear!
It is not seemly to talk about sex. And I’m not trying to be unseemly. I also don’t want to scare anyone who is pregnant or in labor right now because you probably won’t wind up with a third degree tear like I did. At least, I hope you don’t.
A Note To Fellas: Give Moms The Day Off For Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day, Party of One! Okay, this is a sweet little note for the fellas because I think you all need a little tweaking in this area. Now look, don’t be mad at me…I’m just the messenger! But every year, Mother’s Day rolls around and I listen to my mom friends whine and vent,…
20 Wishes I Have For My Children As They Grow
As I watch my children grow, I often daydream about the life I want them to lead and think of ways I can prepare and expose them for what is to come. I won’t always be able to block them from negativity and I cannot promise everything will always go their way. But I will…
5 Ways I Brought Montessori Home
Traditional Pre-K Versus Montessori? I put my 18-month-old son in a traditional pre-school and he came home crying daily. The school also sent home reports –written in red ink– stating that he wouldn’t sit still at his desk and that he was “clumsy” and kept falling down during the five block walk to the park….
Being a Foster Parent is My Passion, My Purpose, My Life
By: Tiese Williams. 427,910. The number of U.S. children currently in foster care. Do you know that more than half of those children are people of color? It’s real. It’s shocking. And it’s heartbreaking. The thought of so many innocent children drifting in this world without a safe place to call home is devastating. The…
8 Family Activities That Promote Love for African Heritage
Do you want to show your children how to love their African heritage? Part of providing a strong foundation for your child’s healthy self-image is teaching them about their origin and history. Today, African American children can turn on their TV, go to a toy store, or even visit Disneyland and find very few images…
Stop Teaching Your Children to Be Colorblind
The human race is not invisible, clear or translucent. Teach children that our shades and hues make up a diverse and colorful spectrum.
Black Moms Are Defying Stereotypes and Slaying Motherhood
Black moms are serving lemonade. Straight up. We have been dodging and weaving negative stereotypes since the beginning of time. America loves portraying us in a negative light and we are so over it. Our narrative reads that Black moms are angry. Uneducated. Won’t work. Can’t find a man. And the men that we do…
Single, Broke, and Possibly Sick. The Waiting Game.
By. Shunda A. Collins. Okay, yall, it’s TRANSPARENCY TIME. Something that has really bothered me for a LONG time is this idea of the “Name it, Claim it” philosophy… Though it can be used as a way to be positive, I see it to be more harmful setting up a false ideal of God’s will…