Amanda J. Baker
Born and raised in California, Amanda moved to Washington, DC to attend law school in 2010. She works as a health attorney. She is passionate about celebrating the diversity of motherhood through sincere storytelling. An avid traveller, Amanda enjoys
exploring local markets and restaurants in search of food reminiscent of her trips abroad. She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her partner, daughter (2021), and two shiba inus. All posts are her own views.
15 Children’s Books to Read During AANHPI Heritage Month
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, here are 15 children's books centered on AANHPI characters and their...
Top 7 Lunar New Year Events
The Lunar New Year, some also call it the Chinese New Year, is a celebration in many Asian communities that officially begins on Tuesday,...
4 Ways to Promote Civic Engagement with Children
In honor of election season, let’s talk about how to promote civic engagement with children. While this is not a political article, I do...
8 Fun Activities at Wheaton Regional Park
In honor of Great Outdoors Month celebrated in June, here are eight fun activities at Wheaton Regional Park located in Silver Spring, Maryland. On...
6 Lessons on Advocating for Myself as a Pregnant Person
Entering the world of motherhood can be a scary, albeit exciting, quest. Advocacy lessons helped me survive torrential waters.
Although Black Maternal Health Week is...
5 Outdoor Places to Celebrate Black History in the Washington, DC Area
Celebrating Black History Month during a pandemic can present indoor challenges. So here's a guide on how to celebrate outdoors.
Many museums are closed or...