Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Multiracial Children’s Books are a great way to teach them about self love and identity. Mixed kids are often caught in the middle of their mixed heritage. They’re taught at a young age to “pick a side.” Multiracial Problems – “No, I’m Not the Nanny!” Let’s not forget about the ignorant folks we see in passing…
I thought I had mixed hair care figured out long before I became a mom of biracial kids. But, boy was I wrong and I’m sure I’m alone. I’m here to debunk six curly biracial hair myths. Curly Biracial Hair: 6 Common Myths Debunked Curly biracial hair means you have good hair First of all,…
I’ve heard that discussing kids during a job interview places you at a disadvantage. There is a stigma that goes along with being a mom looking for work outside of the home. Will she arrive to work on time? Will she bring drama from home to work with her everyday? These are just some of the…
It’s no secret; kids say whatever is on their minds. My 6-year-old daughter is notorious for blurting out comments that often leave us dying with laughter or cringing with embarrassment. Here are six examples of some of the most embarrassing things my daughter has said. 6 Embarrassing Things 6-Year-Old Daughter Said “My butt is sweating….
Personal branding can be challenging if you’re not quite sure where to begin. I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard as you might think. Once you’ve mastered this first step, you’re good to go. And when your business starts to grow as a result of excellent marketing, you may need to invest…
It’s hard to get encourage kids to sit still for hairstyles. I was never a fan of getting my hair done as a child. It was as if my hair was being ripped from my scalp every time my mom combed through my kinky curly hair. I’ve always been “tender headed.” My head ached with…
I was completely caught off guard when my daughter asked me for a cell phone the other day. I knew it was just a matter of time before she’d ask for one, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. But, I had no idea it would come this soon. I never imagined that she’d be ready…
Stereotypes among different racial groups run a dime a dozen. When it comes to black women stereotypes, I’ve heard them all. Sometimes people make generalizations based on humor, but often times they are downright offensive. Most recently the Atlanta Hawks’ general manager, Wes Wilcox joked about the “angry black woman” stereotype, which got my husband and…
