It’s the 90’s and I have just finished reading my 10th book. As a reward I received a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. I looked forward to it. And not just because it meant I got a free pizza, but because I absolutely loved reading. My strict Latina mother wouldn’t allow me to ...
My Bilingual Parenting Journey as An Afro-Latina Mother
*Updated June 2026*Being able to speak, read, write, and understand another language has always been something I'm proud of and it's a gift I've worked hard to pass on to my own kids. Raising bilingual children isn't always neat or by-the-book, though. Here's what our journey has actually looked ...
Black Autism: What Every Black Family Navigating Autism Needs to Know
Disclaimer: I'm an autism advocate and parent, not a medical professional. Everything here is based on my personal experience raising my two autistic sons and on published research. Always consult your child's healthcare team for medical decisions.Early intervention has been key in why our son is ...
Don’t Know What to Wear to Christmas Dinner? Well, Neither Do I!
One thing I value the most during the holiday season is making new memories with our kids. But the second thing is being comfortable in our home. I spend a lot of time thinking about the menu (check out my Ron Ponche recipe,) but I need to start thinking about what we are wearing Christmas ...
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10 Best Christmas Gifts for Black Moms
Remember back in the day when we would ask our parents what they wanted as gifts and they would respond with "nothing just your love," well those days are gone. I've rounded up some of my favorite gift ideas for Black moms. Check them out! When I was younger, I put very little thought into the ...
