My Kids Were Called The N-Word for the First Time
My kids were called the N-word (a racial slur) for the first time, and this is what happened after. I’ve volunteered with the Los Angeles/Southern California Chapter of Black Girls CODE for seven years. At the end of our first
Read MoreThe Power Rangers are STILL Going Strong Almost 30 YEARS Later
Sponsored by Power Rangers because we are real ones… One of my fondest childhood playground memories is role-playing Power Rangers. Picking our favorite Ranger and acting out an epic battle during recess. And decades (how?!) later, my kids are the
Read MoreRaisingSelf is a Reminder that Motherhood is not the end of self.
I am @RaisingSelf on most platforms. This alias is a nod to the reality that I'm not just raising children; I'm also raising myself up as well.
Read MoreBook Review: The Switch by Beth O’Leary
Beth O’Leary wins our hearts all over again. After thoroughly enjoying The Flatshare, I was nervous that I would not enjoy her follow-up novel. But no worries, I really enjoyed it. The Switch is a perfect stay home, pandemic read.
Read MoreBook Review: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko is a beautifully written debut novel with culturally rich world-building and well crafted characters
Read MoreFinding Your Child’s Literary Love Language
Finding your child's literary love language is not about getting them to read more but helping them to see the joy in reading.
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