Photo via royalfashionist.com By Winnie Gaturu The worst part of parenting is when you have to deal with your child’s ill behavior. Every parent wants their kid to grow up into a responsible adult. However, the disciplining part can be difficult especially when dealing with teenagers. Recently, a mom streamed herself online, shaving off the hair of her 14-year old…
“Cookie” By Kerika Fields Nalty As a woman of a certain age, my primary life goal at this moment is to evade the lure of Auntie-ism. What is Auntie-ism? Glad you asked. It’s when a woman over 40, whether an actual auntie or not, begins to dress, behave, look and sound like one of their beloved aunts. It starts with…
By Erickka Sy Savané Making the rounds online like a California wildfire is definitely a topic that caught my eye about a mom, Essence Evans, who shared on her facebook page that she charges her 5-year-old daughter rent. As a mom of two who is constantly asking myself whether I’m doing the right things as a parent, it made me…
Shena and Mom Born in Flint, and raised outside of Tallahassee, Fl, Shena is a social worker, mom, and sister girl who loves hanging out with her friends. She also loves her mom. Find out what makes her naturally glam! Continue How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for ten years. What are your fav products? Shea moisture…
Photo: Lakisha Cohill By Winnie Gaturu Some of the best things in life come free of charge; sunlight, oxygen and breast milk for babies. Continue Breastfeeding has all the nutrients babies need, it strengthens their immune system, and it’s the cheapest option when it comes to feeding newborns. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder that pediatricians recommend exclusive breastfeeding…
By Erickka Sy Savané I’m looking at a picture of a friend on Facebook, about to throw up my chips. This girl had her baby around the same time as me, yet she looks like she should be on the cover of Fitness magazine and me, well, that’s another story. I’ve been working on this for four years! Why is…
By Mwabi KairaWhen rape and sexual harassment claims were brought against Harvey Weinstein we knew it was a serious issue but were able to keep it “over there” until Lupita Nyong’o spoke out. It became an ‘us’ thing and we were on high alert. Then Terry Crews spoke out and it was hard to wrap our minds around a man…
By Erickka Sy Savané 4:37 a.m. on a Saturday morning and I’m sitting on the toilet, trying to pee. It’s my third attempt in 60 minutes and try as I might, nothing’s coming out. My bladder feels tight like a balloon filled with water, but somehow my body’s not getting the memo because it just won’t release. Jumping jacks, dancing,…
By Erickka Sy Savané “When am I going to start dance lessons?” my 6-year-old daughter asks me at the park, soon after discovering that her new friend just came from ballet class. “We’ll see,” I tell her. “That’s what you said the last time.” “I know,” I reply. “We’ll see.” I heard that so many times growing up and it…
By Winnie Gaturu Since my son started walking, I’ve received a lot of unsolicited advice from acquaintances to complete strangers: “You should have another kid to keep your son company,” “You should have a girl,” (as if I can determine the child’s gender), or the one that bothers me the most…”You should have more kids in case one dies.” That’s…
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