I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to connect with my daughter while helping her to navigate the complexities of growing up. One way I do this is by reading books together that explore the coming of age experience. I look for books with powerful themes and lessons that can spark …
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Trying to find personalized backpacks for my daughter was impossible. When I decided to take the uber popular girl’s name Ava, add a Y to it for flavor, and call my child “Ayva”, I sealed her fate for the rest of her life. I knew it was going to be when I I knew exactly …
Celebrate the holidays in color with these favorite African-American Christmas books! So many of my favorite memories growing up are from Christmas time. The women in my family have always been enthusiastic about the holiday season. From the decorations to the food, they left nothing undone when it was time to celebrate. Everything I learned …
What are your favorite Christmas eve traditions? When I was growing up, Christmas Eve was both my favorite and least favorite night of the year. The anticipation of The Big Day was almost too much to bear, but at the same time, it was fun to be so excited. My children (like most children) bounce …
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your daughter? Make a Mommy & Me journal! When my daughter was little, she and I were used to being together all the time. That changed when she started elementary school. Between school, and all of the activities filling up her schedule, it was hard …