Advantages to Kids Playing Dress Up You Wouldn’t Believe!

Ever since our daughter was a toddler, she loved playing dress up. But what is it about putting on costumes and tiaras that’s so enticing to young kids? I wondered. Then I thought about my childhood and how much I enjoyed playing make believe. My sister and I would drape towels over our heads and…

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How I Potty Trained My Son in Three Days

I used to think that potty training boys was a lot harder than girls, but after my son potty trained in three days, I feel differently, sort of. I recently wrote an article about a failed attempt to take my son to the public restroom on my mom.me blog while potty training. When it came to taking…

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How We Combine Jamaican and American Traditions on Labor Day

Labor day is a day of rest here in the U.S., also marking the unofficial end of the summer season and a last chance to take trips or hold outdoor events. In Jamaica, we honor Labour Day on May 23rd (the 25th this year since it fell on a Saturday) to celebrate Alexander Bustamante leading Jamaica to its independence…

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How Landing a Role on NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura Caused a Dilemma

When I received the phone call from my agent that I landed a reporter role on NBC’s hit show, The Mysteries of Laura, I couldn’t contain my excitement. But that joy quickly turned to sadness when I realized that the shoot day was scheduled on the first day of kindergarten. Needless to say, I wasn’t sure…

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My Daughter’s Unbelievable First Day of Kindergarten

Despite my daughter’s out going personality, I wasn’t sure how she would react to the first day of kindergarten. As far as I’m concerned, she’s been attending school since she was three-months-old and yes, I do consider day care school. If your school wants to integrate outdoor learning, Playground Markings can be a great asset….

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3 Reasons Why Parents Should Schedule Dates With Their Kids

It may sound a little creepy, but parents should schedule dates with their kids. With Princess gearing up for kindergarten, it seems like everything has been a bit crazy. Even though she’s excited about starting a new chapter, she’s still going to miss her friends from pre-k. She’s also going to miss being in the same building…

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I’ve Accepted the #SeptemberScopers Challenge!

If you haven’t heard, Periscope is the latest social media craze! You’re probably thinking, “Ugh. Not another app!” That’s exactly what I said to myself. But for the past few months I’ve been scoping almost everyday. I’ve also been watching a ton of scopes, and I’m hooked. When I read about the #SeptemberScopers Challenge, I just had…

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: How to do an Infinity Braid

Princess starts kindergarten this week and coming up with cute curly hairstyles is on my to-do-list. When it comes to caring for her biracial hair, keeping curls moisturized is key. As the mercury drops, low manipulation is also important to maintaining healthy hair. So for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week check out this infinity…

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