Why I Started Are Those Your Kids
When I became a mother, I went looking for stories and resources about raising biracial and multicultural children. I found very little. Not just a lack of books and blogs—but a real absence of voices that reflected my own questions and experiences. So I decided to become the resource I was searching for, hoping it would help other moms who felt like I did.
Even if you don’t have biracial or multicultural children, you might see yourself in my stories. Motherhood is layered. It’s beautiful and exhausting and full of moments that stretch us in ways we never expected. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to share pieces of our journey on platforms like the Huffington Post, Adopt a Love Story, Red Tricycle, and Inside Edition.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget why we wanted this in the first place. No one really talks about that part. But we should.
So, I decided to be that resource for other moms.
Even if you don’t have biracial/multicultural children, you can still relate to my experiences as a mother. I’ve published a few articles on the Huffington Post, Adopt a Love Story & Red Tricycle.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed some days and forget why I wanted to become a mother in the first place.
No one is supposed to say that, but it’s how we all feel.
It’s an amazing journey that comes with no shortage of challenges. Throw in an interracial marriage, and that can present its own set of challenges.
By day I am an elementary school counselor, and by evening I’m a blogger, mom, & farmer’s wife.
When I started this blog, I was in my thirties with two little ones and a lot on my heart. Now I’m in my forties, raising four kids, married for sixteen years, and still passionate about building community and sharing real-life motherhood (the kind that doesn’t always show up in the highlight reel).
I was raised on an Air Force base by Jamaican parents, so I’ve always lived between cultures. I call myself Jamerican. That mix of structure and spice runs through everything I do. Even though I grew up in South Carolina, my military upbringing gave me a broader view of the world. My childhood friends came from every background, and that shaped how I show up for my own children, for my students, and for the families I support as a doula.
We live on a farm in South Georgia. My husband used to farm full-time, but now we enjoy farm life in a slower, more intentional way. We grow much of our own food, raise chickens, and try to stay connected to the land. Our kids know where their food comes from.
They help collect eggs, pull weeds, and get their hands in the dirt. Farm life has shaped how we parent. It has taught us patience, respect for nature, and the value of hard work and quiet mornings.
All four of my children have different curl patterns and textures. Learning how to care for their hair has been a journey. Some days it was trial and error.
Other days it was frustration in the hair product aisle, trying to figure out what would work for who. That experience is what led me to start sharing honest product reviews here on the blog.
I have naturally curly hair too, so I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to find the right routine. I love offering tips, sharing what has worked for us, and helping other parents feel more confident caring for curls.
I am a little bit of a product junkie, so even when I find something that works, I am still curious about what else is out there. If it makes wash day easier, I am always willing to try it.
This blog started as a space to talk about multiracial motherhood. It still is. But it has grown alongside me. Now you’ll find reflections on raising big kids, stories from the farm, resources for educators and counselors, tips for curly hair care, and support for moms navigating postpartum. I am here for the full journey.
I also run the Multiracial Motherhood Facebook group, a community of over four thousand moms. It’s a space for real talk, encouragement, product recommendations, and honest conversations about what it means to raise multiracial children in today’s world. Click here to join.
Whether you came here for doula support, parenting insight, or just to feel a little less alone in your motherhood journey, I’m glad you found this space.
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