Link Between Dancers and Astronauts

Mae Carol Jemison First African American Woman Astronaut in Space

Does being a dancer have anything to do with making you a better astronaut? According to Dr. Mae Jemison, absolutely! Jemison became the first woman of color to travel to space in 1992. The former NASA astronaut says that there is a profound link between arts and sciences. How Being a Dancer Makes You a…

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Happy Birthday: Our Parenting Journey Thus Far

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Happy Birthday to our big girl. It’s hard to believe that I gave birth to Anastasia eight years ago today. My husband and I were extremely excited to start our family at the time. Having children was always on our list of priorities. However, we wanted to build a nest egg and spend time as…

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What My Preschooler Learned From Thomas and Friends

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…

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How Actress Jessica Stroup Changed My Views About College

Most of you know me as a Weather Anchor here in New York City and writer for parenting sites like BabyCenter and Mom.me, in addition to my Weather Anchor Mama blog. But did you know that I’m also an actress? Okay, you got me. I wouldn’t exactly call myself an actress. But I did score a…

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Should I Feel Guilty for Wanting to Spend Time Without Kids?

As I mentioned it a previous post, my hubby and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at our daughter’s recital. We had a great time watching her dance and cheering her on. But let’s be real, that wasn’t exactly an ideal way to celebrate. Don’t get it twisted, we love our kids and would do anything for them. However, we…

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Jackie Collins Interview: 3 Tips on Balancing Career and Family (Giveaway)

I’ve been in the news industry for over ten years and have interviewed a ton of A list celebrities. But, they were nothing like Jackie Collins. When I was asked to interview Jackie Collins about her new book The Santangelos at the Secrets, Revenge, and Sex Book Club Event in New York City, I didn’t…

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Does Dad Taking Daughter to the Ladies Room Freak You Out?

Every parent can relate to small children having to use the potty at the worse possible times. We could be on the road in bumper to pumper traffic, or at an open field with no bathroom in sight, and Princess would all of a sudden have to pee. I’ve been known to find creative ways for…

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Would Choose Quality or Quantity Time With Your Kids?

If you had to make a choice between quality or quantity time with your kids, which would you choose? Parents often grapple with not spending enough time with their kids. But a new study by the University of Toronto states that it isn’t about how much time, it about the kind of time you spend with your children….

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