Raising Children to Weather the Storm
As a child living in the Caribbean, making Jamaican tamarind balls was something that I enjoyed. So, I wanted to introduce our kids to the fruit and give them a quick lesson on how to make it. Teaching Princess and O about their identity has become an important part of their upbringing. I’m a firm believer that…
When it comes to raising biracial children, I’ve realized there is just no secret formula. Many have said mixed kids are so cute, and they just may have a point. But behind the cuteness, there are many concerns that we’ve had as an interracial couple raising biracial kids. My hubby and I discussed some of them…
If you ask my kids their drink of choice, they’d say water. For some reason they don’t like juice. But they do enjoy eating fruit and ice pops. We hope you enjoy these healthy juice and smoothie recipes. Kid-Friendly Healthy Smoothie Recipes You’ve Got to Try! Princess has been asking me to make Popsicles, but…
It was just three months ago when I was asked to interview Jackie Collins at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in New York City. She was promoting her new book, The Santangelos. No one in the room knew that she was battling breast cancer. I sat down with her to talk about the book, motherhood, and keeping marriage sexy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
