I previously wrote about my experience breastfeeding through a pregnancy and tandem nursing my first and second children. At the time, I was entering...
It's the 9th year of Black Breastfeeding Week and we are grateful to speak with NyJa Carter to celebrate. This year, the theme is...
You might be asking yourself how breastfeeding could be an act of resistance? A political act. A statement. You might be wondering how the...
Black Breastfeeding Week #BBW was created in 2013 by three national breastfeeding advocates in response to 40+ years of a gaping racial disparity in...
It was January of 2020, the middle of the pandemic, and I was still breastfeeding my 17-month-old daughter. This was my second go-round with...
While pregnant with my second child, I was excited to embark on another breastfeeding journey. I soon learned that in the four years since...
It’s Black Breastfeeding Week, and I knew I couldn’t let this week fly by without sharing my experience. More than sharing my experience, I...
It's the 8th annual Black Breastfeeding Week, August 25 - 31, 2020! Here are the top five reasons why we need a week devoted...
It's World Breastfeeding Week and this year's theme is: “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet.” There are many benefits to breastfeeding, but with that...
Lactivists fight for the normalization of breastfeeding and with good reason. Many of my friends have shared stories with me about having been shamed...
I'm a news producer, so I see headlines and read articles from around the world all the time. It's a large part of my...
I Did A Photoshoot To Commemorate Weaning
I was around 18-19 wks when I decided to do a breastfeeding photoshoot because weaning was on...
Just before my son was born, I was teaching a group of inquisitive 3- and 4- year olds in an emergent curriculum classroom. Emergent...
Going back to work after having a baby is totally daunting. There are so many new things to keep track of, like daycare drop-off...
In + Around DC
Northern Virginia Bucket List: 50+ Must-Do Activities for Kids
There are so many year-round and seasonal fun things to do in NoVA, we created a Northern Virginia bucket list: 50 must-dos activities for...
