Preparing Kids For Success
I’ve spent most of my life running away from the stereotype of what it means to be a Black woman in America. You know, the loud, combative, welfare receiving, neck rolling, angry Black woman with numerous kids by several different baby daddies? Yeah, that stereotype. Instead, I’ve been caught up in trying to be the other stereotypical Black woman. The… Read More
My eleven year old son is at that stage where everything has to be fair and when it is not he loses his cool and makes poor choices. As a way to keep his anger in check, he and I made a calm down bottle that he could fidget with in school when he got frustrated. When my son’s teacher… Read More
Knowing how to make friends is a crucial aspect of child development. Children learn how to communicate, work with others, and problem solve through their interactions with friends. Unfortunately, making friends does not come easily to every child. Children who don’t know how to make friends often suffer from low self-esteem, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. I created this infographic as a tool to… Read More
Most colleges have resumed and the Fall semester is in full swing. If you have a student currently enrolled in college or one who will be in college soon, you will want to read Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt’s article for The Atlantic, The Coddling of the American Mind. In the article, Lukianoff and Haidt discuss a trend that is… Read More
When I got my daughter’s acceptance letter to Pre-K, I’ll admit, I was excited. I enjoy being home with my daughter, but it’s been a long four years of dedicating my days to her. My life has been centered around Nick Jr. and playdates at the park for longer than humanly tolerable. I find myself cringing at the thought of… Read More
During infancy, children are completely dependent on their caregivers. Parents spend each moment trying to figure out what their child wants. Are they hungry? Do they need a nap? Is it time to change their diaper? The list goes on and on. As this phase ends and children transition to the toddler years, they begin to assert their independence by… Read More