Part III: A Roundtable with Mayor Cantrell and Black New Orleans Moms Leading the City
One of the aspects that were most enjoyable about the roundtable conversation with Mayor Cantrell and the Black New Orleans Moms leading...
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Part II: A Roundtable with Mayor Cantrell and Black New Orleans Moms Leading the City
Self-Care & Success: Self-care is a trendy topic right now. A simple search of the hashtag #selfcare on social media will show all types...
Women’s History Month: A Roundtable with Mayor Cantrell and Black New Orleans Moms Leading the City
As I sat in the room, I was in awe. The women around the table are successful black mothers leading the City of New Orleans. The mayor of...
Holiday Happenings in Gentilly and New Orleans East
Check out these holiday happenings in Gentilly and New Orleans East.
Ways to Combat Stay-At-Home-Mom Burnout
This article includes contributions from Constance Williams and Jasmine Luter As mothers, it’s easy to lose ourselves while caring for...
IVF in Louisiana Post Roe V. Wade
It’s hard to believe that my first round of IVF began 4 years ago. It’s even harder to believe how much has changed since that first...
Black Breastfeeding Week: Helpful Tips on How to Prepare for your Breastfeeding Journey
Like many of us, the moment I found out I was pregnant I started buying all the books, reading all the articles, and downloading all the...
How Beyonce's Album Renaissance MOVED Moms Around The World
First off, how does it feel to be a black woman today? It hasn't been a month since Beyonce's new album dropped, and the WORLD is buzzing...
Joyfully Planned: My Daughter's Birth Story by Armelle Honkou
Before I dive into the events of the day my daughter graced this earth, I must go back at least three years before her arrival when I...
Pregnancy Test, the LEAP Test and the Real Test: Accepting my body
My husband and I had been trying for a baby for several months. So, when not one, but two pregnancy tests finally came back positive, I was
Birth Stories: Not all Pregnancies are Created Equal
I was 19 years old when I experienced my first pregnancy, and for the most part, it was relatively easy. I was very active, and my eating...
Courage, Career, and Community: The Great Resignation from the Perspective of Black New Orleans Moms
As I reflect on my workplace values, I often ask myself “what are my nonnegotiables” now that I am a working mom?
Were You Confident In Your Body During Your Pregnancy?
There is something about a pregnant woman’s body that radiates confidence. Ten years ago, my boss was pregnant, and I clearly remember...
The 5 Pitfalls and Things I've Learned as a New Mom
After having my baby, I jumped right into working to promote my children’s book, which launched on the same day he was born....
How to Survive Mardi Gras with Kids
Attending parades with a kid can be tricky, but thankfully we have a group of experienced women that have done this...
The Inaugural Black Children's Book Week
Black History Month is getting an extension! In an effort to promote literature that shows love to Black children, Veronica Chapman of...
A New Christmas Tradition
It's starting to look like Christmas everywhere you look. Let the traditions begin!
Speaking Positive Affirmations to Our Children
As the school year starts, I encourage you to speak affirming language to your children.
Black NOLA Summer Camp Guide
School has ended for many children this week, which marks the official beginning of Summer in many households
Start Healthy Eating Habits Now
Children need to understand that the basis of their health basically comes down to what foods they are consuming.
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