Raising Children to Weather the Storm
My family, friends, and I used to have fun guessing what our babies would look like. Would they have darker features like me or a fair complexion like their Dad? But I wasn’t prepared for the strange comments, questions, and double takes. I found myself saying, “Yes she’s mine” and “No, I’m not the nanny, he’s…
Aside from our trip to Florida last year, we really haven’t been on a family vacation. We went through a bunch of drama, but it ended up being an awesome adventure. Now that the kids are getting older, my hubby and I have been talking about going away with the kids. I’ve been doing a…
Easter has become quite the holiday in our household. I’ve written about how we celebrate Easter in Jamaica, and our plan to infuse the American and Caribbean culture. So far, I think we’ve done a pretty good job. This year has been off to a slow start. By now Princess would have already done craft…
It’s an age old topic that never gets old – to spank or not to spank. When it comes to discipline, everyone has a different opinion. I’ve covered this subject on my BabyCenter blog a while back. But, my hubby and I decided to chat a little bit more about it to give a fresh…
Some parents refuse to dress their little boys in colors like pink and purple because it’s too girlie. But, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with boys wearing those colors. I wouldn’t want to confine my son to traditional gender stereotypes. I won’t dress him in dresses and tutus, but if I come across a fierce shirt that’s pink, I’ll let…
I’ve prepared myself for discussing race with my kids, as a way of helping them find their racial identity. But, what happens when the subject comes up with other children? Should you talk about race with other parents’ kids? We had just returned from a class trip. As the class lined up to wash their hands…
Legacy is about learning from the past, living in the present, and building for the future. When it comes to raising my kids, building a legacy is key. My daughter has always been interested in learning about her heritage – a trait she inherited from me. I’ve received many gifts – jewelry, clothing, money, you name it. I…
When I asked the pediatrician, “when do babies begin teething?” I was shocked by his answer. “Most babies teeth between four and six months,” he said. I knew there had to be some mistake. My son was only a couple months old when I started noticing signs of teething. I knew early on he was…
