It can be hard finding great children’s books right? I think I found one. I love books with a positive lesson. For me, the new book Anthill For Sale is about leaning to value and love yourself when others don’t. You can’t go wrong with message like that. And the illustrations are gorgeous too. @bigbellyubookco #PB #kidlit #amreading #parenting #family # love #childrenliteracy Read more
Category Archives: Musings
The Secret Lives of Black Mothers
When I scheduled this latest conversation for the Woke Mommy Chatter podcast. It was meant to be three people talking about the idea of achievement being equated to ‘acting white’ and the phrase ‘Oreo cookie’ that is hurled at Black kids who don’t fit the ‘stereotype.’ This episode does talk about that issue, but myContinueContinue reading “The Secret Lives of Black Mothers”
The Push for Work Life Balance
I recently wrote an article about only having one hour a day to spend with my kids if I accept a full-time 9-5, no flexibility job. One hour. That is my reality, and for me, that is not acceptable. Why is it that in a world (at least in Canada), where maternity leave hasContinueContinue reading “The Push for Work Life Balance”
Searching for my own Wakanda
My own family tree is a network of blank spots and unanswered questions.
On Postpartum depression and Brooke Shields
Part of the reason I started my blog was to peel back the layers on what motherhood in the west looks like- which in the mainstream…is lily white. It’s part of the problem I have with shows like Parenthood or the Canadian mom show Workin’ Moms. But even though I know this, sometimes I’m stillContinueContinue reading “On Postpartum depression and Brooke Shields”
Why Santa is ruining my Christmas
The boy child is 7 years old now. We’ve always enabled the belief in Santa and the magic of Christmas. But this year is different. The boy child wobbled. He wasn’t sure about Santa. He had questions. But they weren’t straightforward black and white questions like, is Santa real? He was too scared to askContinueContinue reading “Why Santa is ruining my Christmas”
When your village gets in formation…
‘It takes a village to raise a child’ Today I spent the day with my extended village at the Alliance of Educators for Black Students Family Conference. It was an amazing. There’s something really inspiring and uplifting about being surrounded by fellow black parents all trying to learn how to support and advocate for theirContinueContinue reading “When your village gets in formation…”
Don’t let John Kelly re-write History
I’m pretty sure it’s blatantly obvious that I’m no conservative. So typically, when I see the asinine, ignorant and tone deaf comments made by some conservative politicians, across the western world,I generally roll my eyes. Needless to say, I’ve been in a perpetual state of eye-rolling since Trump has been elected. But some things justContinueContinue reading “Don’t let John Kelly re-write History”
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast: Episode 2
The one where we talk about interracial dating and identity. Don’t forget to subscribe and download the latest episode of the Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast. This week I continue my conversation with fellow Woke Moms Rochelle and Carla. We talk mixed race kids and identity, perception and micro-aggressions. Be sure to tune in, like andContinueContinue reading “Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast: Episode 2”
