Tag: culture
The Civil Unrest of January 6, 2021 Was Not an Accident
I have been sitting in front of this blank page for a couple of hours, watching all the commentaries and analysis on the attempted...
Mom Friends Are the Best Friends
A couple of months ago, I received some unexpected mail from one of my oldest, best friends. She is also my sorority sister. It...
Mom of the Month: Sheena Saydam {November 2020}
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, etc. We want to highlight some...
Maternity Leave: Still Not Enough
I have been wanting to write about the lack of proper maternity leave in this country for a while now, and, interestingly, it was...
Teaching Young Children About Racial Justice
As a white parent of a white son, I feel a strong responsibility to teach my child about racial justice. I believe the last...
4 Benefits of Bilingual Education
Have you considered bilingual education for your child? It’s growing in popularity, and for good reason - there are concrete benefits for children who...
Mom of the Month: Denesia Rodgers {October 2020}
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We...
The ABCs of Staying Home During Covid
Before staying home during quarantine, I had never made banana bread. Or whipped coffee. And I had certainly never considered where to get a...
33 Children’s Books about Race and Black History
Black Lives Matter and our kids' bookshelves should reflect that. Here are 33 excellent books to add to your home library that highlight race...
10 Ways to Enjoy Time With Kids While Giving Back
Maybe it was growing up in a half-Catholic family where passing someone in need filled me with guilt from an early age. Maybe it...
Black History Month With A Jamaican Twist
Being the mom of a mixed-race child has put a new perspective on black history month for me. In addition to learning all of...
7 Sleep Away Camp Packing Tips to Make the Process Less...
With longer days, warm weather, and summer here, one thing is on a lot of mom’s minds… packing for sleep away summer camp. The...
















