5 Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators You Should Know
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com Black people are doing great things in all fields though that’s not often the story we hear. That’s why I turn to black storytellers to make sure my son’s exposed to beautiful images and stories written by people and featuring characters who look us. Here are some black children’s illustrators and…
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We live in a diverse and multilingual society. So what does that mean for our children? I can’t even remember how many job ads I looked through after college that read, “Bilingual required” or “strongly preferred.” Add to that the rapid globalization of the world, and our children may even need to be flexible enough…
➠ Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping: 4 Things to Consider
Co-sleeping is when a parent(s), baby, and or toddler shares a bed together on a regular. Does it work? It can! Is it comfortable? Not all the time! Is it safe? If you take the proper precautions! I co-slept with my three previous babies, but this latest go-round with our fourth has not been the…
➠ Continue ReadingRaising a Black Child with High Functioning Autism
By Darcel White of The Mahogany Way I never thought I would be the parent of a child on the spectrum. All of that changed in April, 2013, and I don’t think it was a coincidence that our Autism diagnosis came in the same month as Autism Awareness. I know they are doing away with the…
➠ Continue ReadingHow I Taught My 3-Year-Old to Read
It took a while for me to accept the “homeschooler” title. Most people have a certain perception of what a homeschooling parent is and when people started ascribing this label to me my oldest daughter was just a toddler. ‘Homeschooling?’, I thought, ‘You can’t really claim that title until your child is 5-6 years…
➠ Continue ReadingHow Breastfeeding Redesigned My Wardrobe
I was determined to breastfeed my baby from way before I seriously thought about being a mother. I just knew it was the right thing to do and that it was high on my list of ‘parenting priorities’. But, even with all the articles I read about the benefits (to mother and baby), the video…
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Do you remember watching your parents do chores around the house and because “they” were doing the chores it looked exciting and interesting to you? I can remember begging my mom to help wash dishes or sweep the floor as little as 6 years old because it looked important. Little did I know, this was…
➠ Continue Reading14 Free Activities That Burn Toddler Energy On A Cold Day
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com Brrrr, it’s cold outside. While the chilly temperatures make me want to curl up motionless under a blanket, they seem to energize my toddler. For my sanity and his nap’s sake, we’ve figured out these fun ways to wear him out while staying warm inside: 1. Play hide and go seek….
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My most recent ‘wow’ moments have been triggered by all the wonderful things I’ve been learning about dark, green leafy vegetables (also known as leafy greens, salad greens, edible plant leaves, etc). These nutrient dense, low calorie foods are an essential part of our diet. A quick research into this unpopular group of foods will…
➠ Continue ReadingMy Toddler is Potty Training and I’m Not Ready
I’m pretty certain in the coming weeks, I’m going to buy my baby some big boy underwear, but I don’t wanna. I do want my child to potty train, but I can’t believe it’s happening already. He’s on a regular schedule. He’s been staying dry for long stretches. He knows the words for using the…
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