Is it Fair to Force My Anti-Relaxer Stance on My Daughter?
When I went natural 8 years ago, it felt revolutionary to me. I chopped my relaxed hair off for a number of reasons: I was a broke grad student with no home perm skills; I was curious about my natural... Continue Reading
A Response to “Why I Reject Princess Culture”… Why I EMBRACE Princess Culture For My Black Daughters
A few weeks ago Baby and Blog writer Angele wrote a very popular and thought-provoking piece about why she rejects princess culture for her daughters. Here, Baby and Blog writer Darcel writes an equally thought-provoking response. I remember the way... Continue Reading
Why Mothers Can Never Be Fathers
Editor’s note: The Baby and Blog writing team shares a variety of views on the role of a father in the household. Here, our writer Didan expresses her view. Yes! I’m a Daddy’s girl and I hope my daughter grows... Continue Reading
Stop Hugging My Baby When She Says No
My daughter, at only two years old, is a child who owns herself from head to toe. Before I became a mother, it never occurred to me that children are autonomous little people and not personal belongings of their parents.... Continue Reading
Why I Reject Princess Culture for My Black Girls — Even Princess Tiana
In 2009 Disney released The Princess and the Frog, making Princess Tiana the first black Disney princess. I know many black parents rejoiced knowing that their daughters would finally have a princess that looks like them. We finally got some... Continue Reading
Toni Braxton Charges Her 11 and 12-Year-Old Sons Rent; Would You?
Toni Braxton with sons Denim and Diezel As Toni Braxton does the promo rounds for her new memoir Unbreak My Heart she is speaking more about her life as a mother and entertainer. She’s already shared about her secret abortion,... Continue Reading
10 Childhood Experiences I Want to Replicate For My Daughter
As my tiny princess journeys towards adulthood, I’ve come to realise that, in spite of my lofty aspirations and idealistic expectations, she will become who she wants to be. It is a hard pill to swallow, but we have to... Continue Reading
Beyond Sharing: 4 Ways to Develop Generosity in Children
My kids are 4 and 3-years-old. And, for the most part, I feel like I’m a hitting a sweet spot in parenting. Everyone pees and poops in the toilet, they usually sleep through the night, and sometimes I can let... Continue Reading
Striking the Balance Between Parental Role and Children’s Rights
Recently people have questioned some of the lifestyle choices I’ve made or intend to make for my child. An old schoolmate asked about my whole-food, plant-based diet and whether or not I plan to ‘force’ my baby to eat the... Continue Reading
How to Get Your Toddler Interested in Chores
Do you remember watching your parents do chores around the house and because “they” were doing the chores it looked exciting and interesting to you? I can remember begging my mom to help wash dishes or sweep the floor as... Continue Reading
