Going to DisneyLand takes planning. You have to map out your day, decide which rides you’re going to go on, make reservations for character dining, and at least a million other things. Unless you’re my family. If you’re part our crew, you go with the flow and have a great day without scheduling every moment…
Category: Parenting
Better Because You’re Black
I’ve had teachers say it to me. Lots of my mentors said it. Once, a supervisor at work mentioned it. I’ve overheard folks telling their own children, educators telling other people’s kids, and I’m sure that I’ve even said it a time or two in my years of teaching. It’s a statement that’s meant to…
Smoothing Wrinkles
The other night, I, along with 10 other Listen to Your Mother bloggers, came out of the closet to share our stories about addiction in a live stream Google Hangout. Some of us had been addicts, others had lost family and friends to the disease. The thing that connects us the most, though, is our…
Summer Camp Tips for Little Campers
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by MinuteClinic. All opinions are my own. This summer is the first in 10 years that I haven’t worked in a summer camp. Ironically, it’s also Ayva’s first year in camp! Although Ayva’s school is focused on learning through play through the year, the physical and outdoor aspect are multiplied…
Some Men Are Daddies
Father’s Day is particularly special for my family this year. Even though Ayva is 4, it’s the first year that we are going to celebrate an actual father in her life. I’m fortunate that as a single mother, we’ve had family members and friends who have been positive male influences for Ayva. As much as…