A Response to “Why I Reject Princess Culture”… Why I EMBRACE Princess Culture For My Black Daughters
Black Teens Accepted to Multiple Ivy Leagues, Part 2
As we enter graduation season, there are many stories being reported of exceptionally bright teens. Of course, there are many incredible and talented students who aren’t the subject of news stories, but it is nice to read the ones that are. This is my second post chronicling black teens who have been accepted to multiple…
➠ Continue Reading7 Bad Mommy Habits I Need to Break
A photo project from back before I got into the bad habit of not making enough time for myself. By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com While I’m doing a whole lot right in my life, I’m not perfect. I struggle all the time. I’m not always the example I’d like to be for my child. There are…
➠ Continue ReadingRethinking Juice as a Snack Item for Children
It’s not like I don’t ever drink juice, or don’t ever have it in my home, but nowadays I mostly have it for guests, for whom I’d like to be an accommodating host. For our everyday life, I acknowledge, that juice is not a healthy replacement, for fruit or food. It’s about as healthy, as…
➠ Continue ReadingDid You Circumcise? Why or Why Not?
A recent report showed that infant circumcisions have been on a 30 year decline in America. While the procedure is still very popular — 58% of baby boys are circumcised — opponents of circumcision say it’s akin to mutilation, and not a decision that should be made on behalf of a child. The American Academy…
➠ Continue ReadingBeyond Sharing: 4 Ways to Develop Generosity in Children
My kids are 4 and 3-years-old. And, for the most part, I feel like I’m a hitting a sweet spot in parenting. Everyone pees and poops in the toilet, they usually sleep through the night, and sometimes I can let them use real dishes. Today I even took a shower and no one died or…
➠ Continue Reading10 Ways to Stay On Track With Your Mommy Fitness/Weight Loss Journey
Me (on the left) 6 months after giving birth and (on the right) 17 months after giving birth After giving birth to my son, I thought I’d never feel good about the way I looked again. I found myself close to 30 with a severely slowed metabolism, a closet full of clothes that didn’t fit…
➠ Continue Reading6 Sources of Black Ballerina Inspiration for Little Girls
Dutch National Opera & Ballet dancer Michaela DePrince Photo Source My 6 year old daughter looooves ballerinas. She took a ballet class a few years ago and fell in love with it. Whenever I see Black Ballerinas I think of her. If you have a little dancer or are a fan of ballet then this…
➠ Continue ReadingStriking the Balance Between Parental Role and Children’s Rights
Recently people have questioned some of the lifestyle choices I’ve made or intend to make for my child. An old schoolmate asked about my whole-food, plant-based diet and whether or not I plan to ‘force’ my baby to eat the same foods that I do. And just yesterday, while on a video call with me,…
➠ Continue Reading7 Key Questions to Ask A Potential Babysitter
I have four children, which means my husband and often need babysitters. We prefer to have reliable family members watch our kids, but sometimes that option isn’t available to us, and we have to take a chance on parents from our children’s school or family members we wouldn’t normally ask. Before Rick and I choose…
➠ Continue ReadingWhy I Put My Daughter in Daycare… Even Though I Work From Home
By Dara Mathis When I tell people that I work from home, they usually congratulate me on my good fortune. I agree with them; since my employer made me a 100% telecommuter nearly two years ago, I’ve had nothing but positive things to say about the experience. I fulfill all the stereotypes poking fun at…
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