Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Ackee and Saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish. We had a ackee tree in our front yard back home. It’s always been one of my favorite meals growing up. We’d go outside and pick fresh ackee for our Sunday breakfast. My mom made it with fried dumpling, green banana, festival, hard-dough bread, bammy, fried plantains, or roasted bread-fruit….
Having a baby doesn’t come with directions. I’ve heard people say that once you give birth, you just know what to do. Let me tell you, that’s not true. Despite all the research I did during my nine months of pregnancy, I was at a loss. Being a confident parent wasn’t easy. Early Parenting Challenges…
We often take little things for granted, not wondering if this day would be our last. It’s not like we’re being shallow or oblivious to our reality. It’s just that we get caught up in our everyday routine. But, I got a big wake-up call when I was faced with a possible head-on collision. Thankfully,…
Celebrating Thanksgiving means being thankful for the things we have. I remember teachers asking us to take turns explaining everything we’re thankful for. But, they failed to mention the truth behind Thanksgiving. We grew up learning about the pilgrims and the Native Americans taking part in a huge feast we now called Thanksgiving. But, there’s…
I don’t make a habit out of comparing our two kids. But, it was obvious early on that they have completely different personalities. Our daughter has always been a social butterfly. Her brother, on the other hand, has always been a bit more shy. All he needs are his Thomas and Friends toy trains and…
My family loves taco night. The kids enjoy eating with their hands, and this is the perfect meal for that. But let’s be real; tacos aren’t as yummy, if it doesn’t have the right amount of flavor. That’s why you need the perfect taco sauce to bring it all together. I used to buy the…
Now that the election is over, how can parents help children deal with Trump winning? I watched people burst into tears after hearing that Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. It was pretty obvious that they were hoping for a Hillary Clinton win, including our daughter. Her disappointment began when she…
What kid doesn’t love a nice big balloon? But we all know that it can require a lot of effort to blow up a balloon with your mouth. But did you know that you can actually do it without your mouth? It’s true! All you need are a few household items to make it happen. How…
