I know it's been a while. And I know you've been wondering what life is really like with 4 kids. I had 4 kids and all of a sudden no blog posts from me. How've I been? Well, the silence should tell you everything you need to know. I've been busy. Last year brought a few new things all at once. For those of you who don't know, I am an elementary school counselor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Diedre … [Read more...]
4 Things That Surprised Me About a Pregnancy in My Late 30’s
This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you subscribe or purchase something through the links on this page. When I found out I was pregnant at 37, it came as a bit of a shock. I thought that time of my life was over, and I had started giving everything away. After I got over my shock, I slowly started to embrace pregnancy in my late 30s. I mean, if I've done it before, how hard can it be right? I … [Read more...]
What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum Recovery
This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you subscribe or purchase something through the links on this page. When you become pregnant, all you think about is how amazing it will be to cuddle your little one. Postpartum recovery is usually the furthest thing from your mind (unless you've done it before). It is also rarely talked about as the focus is how/when birth will happen. New moms … [Read more...]
This is Why I Broke Up With My Obgyn and Hired a Doula
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** I'm having a 4th baby ya'll! If you missed the announcement, check it out here on Instagram. Or here on Facebook. After having 3 c-sections, I decided I don't want to get cut anymore, so with this pregnancy, I hired a doula, which is basically a birth coach. Did you know that a doula can cut your risk for another cesarean in … [Read more...]
We’re Having (Another) Baby: Here comes baby #4
I have an announcement to make: We are pregnant with baby#4!!! A few months ago, I started purging the last of the baby items around the house. My youngest turned 3 in March, so I looked around and decided it was time to get rid of baby toys, bibs, and the remaining baby gear. I usually participate in our local consignment sales that happen in October and March, so I've got tubs in the closet with more toddler clothes and the last bit of baby … [Read more...]
Nontoxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Add to Your Collection
Black-owned beauty brands weren't a thing when I was growing up. Wearing makeup was hard because there weren't many options for brown girls like me. I remember the first time I was sent a makeup sample as a teenager. I was ready to start wearing makeup and it felt like a rite of passage. I didn't have a subscription to a Teen Magazine, but my bestie did, so after she finished thumbing through her issues, she would pass them off to me. I remember dreaming … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids Black History All Year Long
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you chose to purchase from my links. I'm a Black mom raising biracial kids. When my kids were younger, I was so focused on making sure they had a healthy identity that my focus wasn't really on teaching them Black History. While we were home together during the quarantine, I had the opportunity to focus on more of what I wanted them to learn. And suddenly I felt like … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I’m Teaching My Multiracial Children about Black History
Teaching my multiracial children about black history was not always my first priority. My oldest child was born very pale, and I often got asked if she was mine. I worried about whether or not the constant questioning about her skin tone would affect her identity. I poured myself into finding books that represented our family and began affirming her very early on about her identity. We talked about our similarities and differences, and I complimented her … [Read more...]
How to Video Narrate Lessons on a PC: A Step by Step Guide
Many educators have a unique challenge this school year to effectively distance teach and build authentic relationships with their students. There are so many methods of delivering content. It's understandable why so many teachers and support staff are feeling completely overwhelmed. To alleviate some stress, use these tips to learn how to video narrate your lesson on a PC! Why Video Narrate Your Lesson? Learning how to video narrate your lessons has … [Read more...]