Confession: I Let the TV ‘Babysit’ My Child
By Dara Mathis Before I became a mother, I promised myself that I would never be the type of parent who let the television “babysit” my kid. How lazy! How neglectful! What a poor example of motherhood! And then real... Continue Reading
I’m Pregnant With Twins and Raising 4 Young Children — The Challenges and the Joys
I never thought that after already being blessed with four children my body would carry twins. When I went for my first prenatal check up I was so surprised yet giddy when I got the news. I always entertained the... Continue Reading
The Dating Chronicles of a Jamaican Single Mother
By Yanique Quest As a single mother, your life tends to be centered on your kids. This can be a fulfilling life for some and for others like me, it can become pretty lonely. As a single mother of four... Continue Reading
12 Parenting Lessons I Learned From Watching Scandal
One of my favorite television shows is Scandal. Although the popular drama is known for it’s high paced action, there are many lessons to be learned about parenting (mainly, what NOT to do, lol) 1. Never Put Down the Other... Continue Reading
6 of the GROSSEST Experiences of Motherhood
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com I’m grateful that I don’t have a weak constitution because motherhood has sure thrown some gross curveballs I didn’t expect. Lochia As if pregnancy and labor weren’t enough, they are followed by lochia, or as I call... Continue Reading
I’ve Struggled to Make and Keep Mommy Friends
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com In my rural, southern town there aren’t any of the meet ups I hear moms going to. There is a MOPs chapter about 20 miles away, but they meet during the work day. If I had that... Continue Reading
I’m a Mommy Who Became Addicted to Candy Crush
It started with my mom. She was in town visiting and looking for a game to play on her new Kindle. She’s in her mid-sixties and her doctor told her that at her age she should play games to keep... Continue Reading
