Father and Son on Sunday
A decade ago, I had only one and now there are two of them, father and son making a holiday like Easter so full that I am bursting at the seams.
Read MoreI’m My Own Superhero
6 year old: No, I will keep it on. But what superhero am I?Me: Super Sophie6 year old: (smiles wide) Super Sophie
Read More4 Tips for Raising Strong Girls of Color
Being black, brown, and/or Hispanic looks, sounds, and feels different depending on where you grew up, who raised you, and the perception of your local peers. But we, as guardians, are tasked with helping our daughters survive and thrive during the at times arduous journey from girl to woman.
Read MoreSexual Assault and Teaching Our Children About Consent
My husband and I have had our son's consent talk ready. He's only 4, so we believe we have some time before needing to have the talk, but I expect it to go something like this:"Homie, if it's not yes, it's no. If it is yes, it still maybe no. If the person can't say yes/no, it's always no. This is still true even if she's your wife, it seems complicated but it's not.
Read MoreSlow Simmering Mom Rage
I've been doing this mom thing the past 3.5 hours alone and I feel this rage bubbling deep within my mind and spirit.
Read MoreA Nerd’s Guide To Parenting Styles And What Works
What type of parent are you? According to many learned and well qualified psychologist, there are essentially 4 parenting styles that I’ve clarified for those who enjoy comparing life to art (and yes comics count as art):
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