Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Beyonce with hBlue Ivy. Carter Family/Ed Burke for Beyonce.com/AP Photo Beyonce sparks public breastfeeding debate. Whoop-ti-do!! Apparently, the star was seen nursing Blue Ivy at a public restaurant. I’m baffled that this is making national news. Some people frown upon mothers choosing to nurse out in the open, and I don’t get it. I’ve been…
I’ve been craving for Jamaican curry chicken for a while now. Between work, classes, and tending to my one year old, it’s been pretty tough to squeeze in time for some down home cookin’. I’ve gotten my 20 minute meals down pat. But there are times when I want some real Jamaican food. Sometimes my mom…
When I was pregnant, I did and said things that may have given off the vibe that I was a total space cadet. Some may refer to it as “Mommy Brain.” It’s said that expectant moms go through a stage of forgetfulness during their pregnancy which should improve after birth. One journalist even wrote a…
I’m sure a lot of you parents out there can relate to sick children. It’s even worse when they’re babies. They can’t vocalize their pain. My Princess has been sick with a bad chest cold for a few days now and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. The worse part is that she…
I am an island girl, originally from Jamaica. So, when it comes to throwing down in the kitchen, I may know a thing or two. I always knew that I wanted to feed my kids freshly prepared meals. I make it a point to puree fresh fruits and veggies for my little one. But…
I was 19 years old when I was attacked by a pit bull. It’s been a long time, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I’ve always been an athlete, so it wasn’t unusual for me to go jogging whether rain or shine. On one rainy summer day I decided to head to the…
I’m sure you mamas and papas out there can agree that when it comes to our kids, we would do anything to protect them. So when I saw the story about a mom who injects her daughter with botox, I wanted to reach through the TV screen and strangle her. I don’t mean that literally, but…
Giving birth is probably the most important and rewarding thing I have ever done. It’s truly a miracle how human life is conceived. It’s also a miracle how I was able to make it through the birthing process. To this day I can honestly say I have never felt pain like that! Some people say…
