I’m not the first mother to say this and I won’t be the last, but I’ve got a pair of beautiful baby girls. Equally sweet and sassy, with a zest for life and limitless curiosity about the world around them, Nia and Layla challenge us, inspire us and fill our hearts with joy. Even as… Continue reading Daughters Need Parents, Not Pimps
Category: #MotherOfColorSays…
A quick blurb/opinion/outlook on what I’m into or thinking about, you never know what will be said….
Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101
Hello Chocolate Mama Fans, I’ve been getting lots of response from readers and the majority of it has been positive and inspiring, so I’m thankful. However, there are some readers who are not only negative, they actually think that they’re smarter than me when it comes to race relations and that I need to be schooled on… Continue reading Who Me? Yes, YOU: Checking Bigotry With Racism 101
Sassy Lil’ Sisters and Self-Esteem
As parents, we all want our kids to live fulfilling and productive lives, and part of helping them reach those goals is to shore up their still-developing self-esteem. Drawing the line between assurance and arrogance requires delicacy and diligence.
Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl
She’s just under three feet tall and weighs 30-odd pounds, but our youngest, Layla, has learned to flip her small stature into a huge asset when it comes to getting through life as Lil’ Sis. We don’t coddle or over-indulge her, but thanks to being the last grandchild on both sides, she’s officially THE Baby… Continue reading Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl