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When You’re My Age: My Hopes And Dreams For My Children In Adulthood

Dear Ayanna and Thomas,  This past week I participated in a Twitter chat with other moms (that may or may not make sense to you depending on when you're reading this, so bear with me). During the chat, they asked me what I hoped your life looked like when you were 21 or 45. It's hard for me to look into the future, but the question stayed with me and I'm trying my best to answer it … [Continue reading...]

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Young Moms Don’t Breastfeed? Share Your Breastfeeding Story

In the process of doing research for a recent article about breastfeeding, I discovered some stats about young mothers' being the least likely to breastfeed. Only 43% of those under 20 were breastfeeders, compared to 75% of those 30 and up. I have to admit: If it wasn't for my mother's insistence that I breastfeed and that I prepare myself for all that comes with it, I probably would have given … [Continue reading...]

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Who, Me?

For the longest time, I've struggled with worthiness. I used to think it was low self-esteem and maybe it is. But somehow, deep down inside, I don't think I've been worthy of the "good stuff." Of having a devoted husband. Of having great grades and multiple degrees. Of making a good salary and being with my kids as often as I'd like. Somehow, during my moments of struggle I'd think, "Well, I've … [Continue reading...]

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I Found The Key To Keeping Your Sanity (AKA How I Stay Organized)

Want to know what it is? Get everything out of your head, either onto paper or your electronic calendar.  Moms are notorious for this. I'm the only one in the house who seems to pay attention to what type of yogurt we eat, to how many Pull-Ups are left, to whether we can get through the winter without having to buy the kids new boots. I stay on top of all of that and my husband doesn't worry … [Continue reading...]

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Do Your Parents Help You Raise Your Kids?

Over on the Michael Baisden Facebook page I saw this last night:           For those of you who don't know, Michael Baisden is a radio talk show host, an author and a couple other labels. He seems to frequently talk about young parents (as it's a hot topic in the black community) and as usual, this latest one has got me going. Let's see some of the … [Continue reading...]

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How Soon Do We Start Pushing Our Kids? And How Far?

If I say so myself, I've got two pretty smart kids. My daughter just went for her kindergarten assessment and at barely 4.5 years old, scored better than some of the five-year-olds (who are about to be six). The headmaster of the school called and said that many 4-year-olds are not ready to handle kindergarten but my daughter had an excellent skill set. We should send her. My son (almost 3) … [Continue reading...]

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Before You Nag, Remember This First

Last year I found myself in Charlotte on a business trip. The only person I knew in Charlotte was my blogger buddy Leah from OMommaWrites.com and I was really eager to meet her. She has such a kind and beautiful spirit and since we're both young moms, our stories are somewhat similar. We met up and sipped smoothies together and inevitably started talking about the men in our lives, as women … [Continue reading...]

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The Danger Of Invisible Support Systems

I read this story last week of 25-year-old Lashonda Armstrong. This mother apparently drove her car into the Hudson River with her four children (ages 10, 5, 2, and 11 months) inside. Only one, 10-year-old Lashaun, was able to escape. The mom and the other three children did not survive. From what investigators have been able to piece together, Lashonda was hurt over her boyfriend's alleged … [Continue reading...]

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