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A rare reflection on almost 25 years of mamahood

May 23, 2017April 4, 2016 by Shay

I started this blog back in the golden era of the “mommy blogger” (way back in those ancient times of 2008) and despite achieving some recognition as a mom blogger, it was clear early on that writing about my kids just wasn’t a sustainable gig for me. I owe this in part to the fact …

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Categories Parenting Tags adult children, Parenting 2 Comments

The dance of Black motherhood or the journey to humanity

May 23, 2017May 4, 2015 by Shay

To choose to bring a child into the world is not for the faint of heart; to make the decision to raise a child is to experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and, in essence, to gamble with your heart and soul. That child you nurture and raise can grow up …

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Categories Current Events, Parenting Tags Black motherhood, Toya Graham 1 Comment

The culture of good and why good is often toxic

May 10, 2020June 17, 2014 by Shay

My daughter wraps up the third grade this week and with it, what I hope is her incessant need to be “good” and “nice.” For many parents, a child intent on always being good and never hurting anyone’s feelings may be seen as a plus, an outward sign to the world that you are excelling …

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Categories Maine, Parenting, personal growth 2 Comments
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