Tag: #lifestyleblog
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Teaching my son there is a Black Superman, he is.
The picture of my son in 2018 wearing his Superman costume inspired this post. He looks so strong, confident and majestic. He truly believes that he can do anything. Which is why daily, I find myself having to convince him not to jump down the flight of stairs. But, I don’t want that confidence to disappear.…
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“If you leave that damn coat at school, don’t come home!”
Hey, I’m a black mom and I’m extra AF (as f*ck), if you aren’t familiar with the acronym. LOL Excuse my French, but there is no better way to describe my parenting style when it comes to trying to prove a point to my kids. When my kids leave the house during the Fall and Winter…
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YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED…
Don’t forget I am a Today Parents contributor… https://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/you-are-not-obligated-to_1572064421 Hit the link and like the article! But first… Are you a parent who struggles to find your voice in certain situations? It can be tough and we all have our moments. It is important though that we are able to tell our children “No”.…
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And Yes, I’m a Mom…
There is such a strong stigma that comes with being a mom. So many expectations, so many requirements. Most of the time, we feel damned if we do, damned if we do not. One of the most common criticisms I have received is that since I am a mom, I can no longer be viewed…
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2 Kids, 1 Job and No Man…
April 3, 2017, felt like a regular Monday. Well actually it didn’t, I was supposed to be going in late to work due to a dentist appointment. I couldn’t help but notice the constant buzzing of my phone while I was getting dressed. My co-worker was calling me. Matter of fact, she had called me few times which was unusual…
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