8 Ways that Black Moms Can Practice Yoga: Part II

Celebrating Black History Month

Hello Mama and welcome to February! Can you believe that we are in month 2 of 12 for 2024 already?! Where is the time going?!

Preparing for the Upcoming Season: Back-to-School Edition

Mama, I hate to be the one to break this to you, but we are in August already (can you believe it)?! Do you remember that back-to-school commercial that would come on (around this time of the year) where the parent is pushing the shopping cart with school supplies in it and they are so overjoyed that their child is going back to school and the child is not impressed (I think it was from Staples). They had that jingle that went: “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Well, it’s just about that time! In about a month or so, the kiddos will be back to school. Are you ready? Are they ready? If your answer is no, take a moment to pause and slowly take a deep breath in, hold, and breathe out slowly.

Summer Family Fun Activities: 2023 Edition

If your child(ren) is / are home from school, and you’re unsure what to do with them or maybe you’ve run out of ideas and you reside in Toronto / the Greater Toronto Area, keep reading! In this blog, I’ll be sharing some fun family activities and events that everyone can enjoy.

How To Stay Focused and Organized as a Busy Mom

As mothers, we often find ourselves pulled in many different directions which can result in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed out, frustrated and more. The good news is, those feelings don’t have to be our permanent states. In this blog, I will be sharing some things that have helped me move forward during those times.

Overcoming Overstimulation and Overwhelm as a Mom

Full transparency, I sometimes experience sensory overload. Looking back, I experienced this prior to having kids, but didn’t quite understand my experience nor did I know this was “a thing” (that others also experienced) until after having children. If you are overstimulated and at times feel: anxious, restless, irritable, etc. keep reading as I am going to be sharing some tips that help me navigate feeling overwhelmed by it all.‍

5 Things I Did to Navigate the "Terrible" & Terrific Twos

When you’re sleep deprived, overwhelmed, in dire need of some mommy / alone time (and more), dealing with your unpredictable tantrum throwing toddler is maybe the last thing that you may feel like you have the capacity for.

The Benefits of Hiring a Doula

I strongly believe that having a doula during my pregnancy was one of the most beneficial things I’ve ever done for myself. Especially during a pandemic.

How Your Child’s Learning is Negatively Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pandemic has had a huge global impact on education at every level, but the effects can also act as a call to action.

Domestic Violence Isn’t Always Obvious

A closer look at the way intimate partner violence can unfold, from one woman’s perspective.

Why I Don’t Enact Corporal Punishment On My Children and What I Do Instead

Prior to having children, I always knew if I ever decided I wanted to have them that I would parent them differently than how I was raised; more specifically, I wouldn't hit or spank them.

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