Ever had your doctor ask you if you have a birth plan? Well, when I was asked, my response was “No, just get the baby out safely.” My doctor sighed a HUGE sigh of relief and said, “Thank GOD.” Of course, I gave him a puzzled look and he followed with “every mom I’ve had…
Archives for June 2020
How to Teach Your Toddler About Racism
With all that’s going on in the world today, I think about my toddler boy and wonder what’s the best way to bring up the topic of racism and how to talk to him about it. After doing independent research, speaking to many friends who are mothers, and understanding how my child processes information, I…
6 Great Books to Read to Your Child About Racism and Equality
The horrific events going on in America today have brought together multiple countries (outside of the U.S.) in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the unfair treatment of Blacks by law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Majoring in Criminology in college has shed a new light for me about the disparities in…