Tween gift ideas are notoriously difficult to come up with. It’s not their fault. They’re in a period of major development, so what they like changes from day to day. At this point, when it’s time to give gifts, I ask my 12-year-old what she’d like to receive. It’s fun to discover what the kids…
Category: Daughters
Books About Periods for Girls
I remember being completely unprepared for my period when my cycle started. I didn’t know how often to expect it (no period trackers), didn’t have the period supplies I needed, and I definitely wasn’t prepared for the emotional part. None of the science education I’d had up to that point accurately addressed the menstrual cycle,…
Best Halloween Costumes for Tweens
If you want the tl;dr of the best Halloween costumes for tweens, head over to My Halloween Shop on Amazon to pick out a costume quickly. Otherwise, keep reading for more on the best costumes, and hacks for helping your kid figure out what they want to be! Trying to find a Halloween costume for…
This is How to Show Up for Black Girls
On April 20, 2021, police shot and killed Ma’Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio. While some folks are debating whether the shooting was justified or not, others like myself are thinking about how we can do a better job of showing up and protecting Black girls.
Preserving the Childhood of Black Girls
Black girls have been under attack since the beginning of time. Their childhoods have historically been cut short, and it’s just not fair. Even before becoming a mother, I fiercely protected little Black girls. Often forgotten and minimized, it was my goal since I was a young girl myself to uplift and encourage our precious…