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Are Those Your Kids

Raising Biracial Kids in Today's World

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I love collaborating with others, so you’ll find my work in a variety of places. Check out the links below to see samples of my work.

 

Huffington Post

Interview with an Expert in Multicultural Studies    Nov 2015

7 Things Your Parents Didn’t Tell You about Raising a Biracial Child  Nov 2015

How Not to Offend Mixed-Race Families    Oct 2015

How to Teach Your Kids to Love the Skin They’re In   Oct 2015

Minimizing the Meltdown: Tips for Trips with Kids Under 5   Nov 2015

A Guide for Educators: Meeting the Needs of Biracial Kids at School  May 2016

Babble

How Confronting Stereotypes About My Own Race Is Helping Me Raise Strong Daughters  September 2017

What It Means to Be a Black Mom Raising Mixed Kids in America Right Now  July 2017

Thrifty Nifty Mommy

Regular Contributor   Oct. 2016-present

Red Tricycle

What Happened the Day I Stopped MicroManaging my Husband’s Parenting  June 2017

 

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Hi, I’m Diedre!

Hi, I’m Diedre!

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Welcome to Are Those Your Kids! This blog was created to share my experiences in motherhood, from the perspective of a mom with biracial kids. I discuss all things culture, multicultural resources, curly hair and motherhood.

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Parenting biracial daughters comes with a unique set of challenges. People often question their identity based on their physical appearance.
Multiracial families are often suseptible to others biases based on their physical appearance. There is so much more to us than meets the eye.
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Instagram post 2196917086939281615_2111854329 I must admit,  when baby girl said she wanted to cut her hair, I was heartbroken.  She has the most beautiful wavy curly 3a/3b curls. Most shampoo/conditioners work on her hair even though she is prone to tangling. But after cutting her hair, it made my life so much easier---especially after baby boy's hair started to grow. And that little bob fits her so well. Secretly I hope she doesn't notice that it's growing back so I can catch a glimpse of my baby again😥😥😥
She knows exactly what products & tools we need to do her hair. Our favorite leave in & gel combo  right now is @manyethnicities. It brings out her curl definition without leaving residue or weighing her hair down. Curly girls, what products can't you live without?
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Instagram post 2194783069297404206_2111854329 When I saw this gorgeous dropper bottle & dalmatian stone facial roller from @whimsyandwellness, I knew I had to have it in my collection. I made my own glow serum.  I put this together in less than 5 minutes. I put dried rose petals, jojoba oil, rose hip oil & 10 drops of frankincense in the dropper. 
Brown skin is prone to be drier, so I need something that moisturizes my skin + gives me a natural glow.

I chose jojoba because it's the only plant in the world known to produce liquid wax esters. It layers long molecules in the outer layers of its leaves to stop UVB rays from penetrating its leaves. So you better believe it does the same for your face!
I also chose 🌹hip oil because its high in vitamins A & C , which are both necessary for the production of collagen. It also helps with hyperpigmentation. 
Ya'll learning about the benefits of oils is so exciting!
Instagram post 2193958529260356877_2111854329 The older I get, the more I enjoy the simple life. At one time, I thought I wanted the high paced city life. Now that my husband is a farmer, I really enjoy the quiet slow moments. My kids are growing quickly and I love using the weekend to reset time & drink up every moment with them. How do you spend your weekends?
Instagram post 2191787773055428693_2111854329 People have been testing my gansta lately.  My kids, hubby, coworkers, family...errrbody ya'll.  It's tough to be Christ like when the human in you feels like people take advantage of your low drama, easy going self. You want to straight up tell them about themselves,  but then the Holy Spirit in you convicts you to do right. In totally transparency,  it sometimes feels dead wrong. But as I'm growing in my faith, I realize that if I'm not in God's will, that feels more wrong then the temporary satisfaction of showing people that bougie girls have some sass too. So pray for ya girl ya'll.  Spiritual maturity ain't easy.
Instagram post 2190173466832091804_2111854329 It's Cyber Monday ya'll!!! I thought I was done shopping, but Young Living dropped such amazing deals on Thieves products that I had to snag a few things. I love that I've been able to switch out the household cleaners in my house that have questionable ingredients with Thieves products. I literally can clean my house top to bottom with thieves!
Last week I took out my braids, gave my hair a break then put them back in. Before putting them back in, I filled a bowl 1/4 full of water & 2 squirts of thieves dish soap. I was amazed at the amount of dirt that came out & the cleaning power of thieves! With no sulfates,  dyes, perfumes or phosphates,  I knew this was the perfect gentle cleaner for my hair.
I've heard of people washing their synthetic hair with ACV to get rid of the residue from sitting in warehouses,  so it's nice to have another plant based option. Run & tell your girlfriends that thieves can handle all the things! And today Thieves products are 20% off, so if you aren't a member,  shoot me a DM so I can help you take advantage of the amazing sale prices today! And I'll even throw in $20 to help you on your journey!
Instagram post 2188580106283284456_2111854329 We've been so busy with the last Farmer's  market & family the last few days that I can't believe the weekend is already here!! We managed to have a little quiet time together last night after the kids went to bed. Next month we'll celebrate our 10th anniversary & we can't get over how quickly it went by!! We've grown as individuals, parents & most importantly as a couple.  My hubby's family has a long line of divorced couples, so it was important to us both to not grow apart. We talk through our issues even when it's hard. Our last silent treatment lasted 3 days & it almost killed me. Our stubbornness kept us silent while we cried on the inside.  We vowed to never do that again because our relationship is too precious & time waits for no man. These little things keep us connected & reminds us of our vows. How do you keep your marriage fresh & alive?
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