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Disney’s “Give A Book, Get A Book” Campaign Gets Books Into Hands Of Low-Income Children

On Saturday, Disney kicked off some HUGE news during its 2014 Social Media Moms Celebration. It unveiled its Give A Book, Get A Book partnership with First Book that will donate up to ONE MILLION books to U.S. communities in need, as well as present families with free digital books from Disney Publishing. This is an initiative that is near and dear to my heart because I truly believe EVERY … [Continue reading...]

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It’s A Wrap! The First Young Mom Summit Was A Success!

Part 1 of the recap - watch for part two tomorrow! When I tell you all that my heart is full and that the Young Mom Summit was everything I hoped it would be.... When I tell you that I was so touched by the amount of love and admiration between attendees.... When I tell you that I couldn't believe how dope my presenters were, even though I handpicked them myself... When I tell you that I … [Continue reading...]

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The 5 Books That Most Definitely Changed My Life For The Better

1. All About Love by Susan L. Taylor I grew up reading Susan L. Taylor's "In the Spirit" column at the back of my parents' Essence magazine. I was too young to really understand her messages of self-love and persistence but my parents let me read it anyway, hoping I could come back to it when I was older. And I did. I bought her book last year, a collection of the essays she shared with readers … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] You Won’t Be In School Forever

Eleven years ago, I was approaching my junior in college and had just delivered a beautiful baby boy. I was a new mom, a young mom at that. While trying to navigate this new world of parenthood, I was trying to figure out how I was going to get through school with a little one attached to my hip. I was really at a crossroad in my life because I was so passionate about my education but still … [Continue reading...]

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Finding Creative Ways To Get More Quality Time With Your Kids As A Student-Parent

As a student and a mother I feel like I am always busy. We have work, school, errands, chores and hobbies, but spending quality time with one another is equally important. It's one thing to provide the necessities such as food, clothes and shelter, but I also want my daughter to be able to look back on her childhood with fond memories. It's really important to take time to spend with your kids, … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] 11 (More) Tips On Balancing School, Work And Family

All week long the staff here at YML will be sharing our reflections on what was probably one of the most difficult periods of our lives: our time spent as a student-parent. If you're in school this semester, or thinking about heading back in the near future, this series is for you. But first: In 2012 I wrote the first batch of tips for balancing life as a student-parent. Go back and read these … [Continue reading...]

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[Student Mama] Time Management Tips For Student-Parents

Being a college student is difficult enough without having the added responsibilities of being a parent. However, I have learned a thing or two over these past three months. Organization is Key Getting organized and staying organized will save you so much time and aggravation! Sometimes it's easier said than done, though. By having all of my school work in one place, I find it much easier to … [Continue reading...]

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Why Are Colleges So Ill-Equipped To Handle Pregnant And Parenting Students?

For my Master's thesis, I interviewed five parenting students to see what type of support they had and what was lacking as they tried to balance work, school and family. Three of the women said their GPA had suffered as a result of being pregnant. Not because they were suddenly stupider, but because they had been docked major class participation points for missing class due to late-term … [Continue reading...]

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