10 Ways to Teach Young Children the Value of Money
Money habits are learned at a very young age. When children see mommy and daddy spend money, they do not actively see where the money comes from. They see deliveries come to the doorstep without knowing if the money was earned or donated. Watching you spend, they can mistakenly think that money is infinite and…
➠ Continue ReadingWhy Africans are the Originators of Attachment Parenting
By Claire Niala for The Natural Child Project I was born and grew up in Kenya & Cote d’Ivoire. Then from the age of fifteen I lived in the UK. However, I always knew that I wanted to raise my children (whenever I had them) at home in Kenya. And yes, I assumed I was…
➠ Continue ReadingBreastfeeding Shouldn’t Make You Crazy: How I Learned There Is More to New Motherhood Than Breastfeeding
My daughter drinking it up… Recently two breastfeeding stories have gone viral online. A mother was nursing her 16 day old baby at a rec center, and asked by a staff member to leave. The confrontation was caught on camera, and the mom had to invoke her legal right to breastfeeding to get the staff…
➠ Continue ReadingHow to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry
When we talk about weight loss and diets, the question that everyone asks is, “Am I going to be hungry?” Let’s be honest, no one likes to be hungry, and hunger can cause the best intentions to fail. But with meals featuring whole grains, you won’t feel hungry. That’s because whole grains are full of…
➠ Continue ReadingWhy Speaking Gently to Our Kids is Even More Important in the Era of Black Lives Matter
While out on a New Year’s Eve run, I passed by a family loading up in their van. Kids piled in quickly and a woman spoke harshly, “I’ve been calling you and calling you. I’ve been waiting here.” Uh oh, I smiled to myself thinking of how frustrating it is when I’m ready to leave…
➠ Continue Reading9 Ways I Survive as a Black Woman Mothering Without a Village
Carrie Mae Weems : The Kitchen Table Series, 1990 From seeking advice about teething and feeding, to getting help with the laundry and babysitting, family members and friends make up the village most women depend on to help them bring up their child(ren). But, the reality for some of us is that we have made our homes in foreign countries or other locations that make it hard to see our loved ones regularly. Some of us are in this…
➠ Continue Reading8 Kindergarten Readiness Skills that are More Important than Letter Recognition and Counting
Often times when people discuss whether a child is “ready” for Kindergarten the discussion is centered on academic skills such as letter recognition or counting. However there non-academic skills that are necessary for your child to have a successful start in school. One might argue they are more important than the academic skills often cited….
➠ Continue Reading5 Mentalities You Need to Make it as a Homeschooling Mom
Considering homeschooling is overwhelming. It’s a major transition to opt-out of the traditional school system and move forward with your children’s education fully in your hands. During our life-changing journey to homeschooling, we questioned ourselves often about whether we were ready for the upcoming challenges. Now that we’ve found our rhythm, we can certainly say…
➠ Continue ReadingI’m a Black Mother Considering a Failing Elementary School For My Son
Since the public schools here are failing, I never considered them until some friends toured and liked what they saw. Intrigued, I signed up for my own tour. The school wasn’t what I expected. The tour was led by parents of current students. We met teachers, interacted with students, saw the facilities, and asked lots…
➠ Continue Reading32 Black Celebrities Who Have Authored Children’s Books and Apps
As I search through hundreds and hundreds of books at the library, trying to find books that will engage my children, I am always happy to find those that are authored by some of my favorite celebrities. In addition to making great music, films or being great athletes or politicians, it is nice to see…
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