Black Motherhood and Mental Health

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.

What I Miss Most About My Pre-Mom Life

One question I've received is "what do you miss most about your pre-mom days?” This is a fantastic question and one I believe every mom should spend some time with.

YOUR PREGNANCY - YOUR PROBLEM? Bringing Maternity Health Issues to the Forefront

Bringing a life into the world should not cost a mother her life. It has been said before that women are closest to death during labor, but research studies show that a mother’s risk of death can actually begin early in pregnancy and extend as long as 42 days after pregnancy. Sadly, this trend is common throughout the world, including in developed countries that spend more money on healthcare.

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