Follow my blog with Bloglovin *This post contains affiliate links* Raising a biracial child is a complicated, beautiful adventure. Race and identity often become a number one priority, and parents don't always feel equipped to handle those issues, especially when confronted by biases in their own families and communities. Parenting a biracial child can prove to be challenging when you are doing it alone. Seeking out resources and befriending … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Kids to Love the Skin They’re In
*This post contains Amazon 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.* This post was also published by the Huffington Post. As parents, it's our job to teach our kids (and educators) how to love the skin they're in. If this wasn't a lesson you were taught as a child, it may be difficult to know where to start. As a school counselor, the … [Read more...]
Smashing Through Stereotypes: Why I’ll Push My Biracial Kids to Break Them
*This post was sponsored by Mitz apparel & accessories. As always, all opinions are my own. Raising a child is a complicated, beautiful adventure. Raising a biracial child is an adventure that comes with a few complicated twists and turns. Race and identity often become a number one priority, and parents don’t always feel equipped to handle the stereotypes that people have and are directed towards their children. The world is quick to put your child in a … [Read more...]
Multiracial Motherhood: What I Want My Biracial Daughters to Know
Parenting biracial daughters comes with a unique set of challenges. From the day they were born (until now) strangers question our relationship, their ethnicity and much more. It is my duty to teach my kids how to be fiercely independent, and how to field questions from strangers that they may or may not want to answer. Here are a few things I hope to instill in my biracial duaghters. Race Doesn't Define You They will constantly be put in a box … [Read more...]
How Can a Mixed Boy Have Straight “Good” Hair?
This week, I have the pleasure of sharing this post from Llacey Simmons. Her blog, Our 21st Century Kids, is all about a monolingual mom raising a trilingual kid. … [Read more...]
How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids in School: A Guide for Parents
As a Black mother raising biracial kids, I am deeply invested in ensuring that my children have a well-rounded educational experience. Now that three of my children are school-aged, I find myself paying extra close attention to their surroundings at school. Is my child the only minority in the classroom? Are there diverse books that reflect their experiences in the classroom or library? Are there other parents in interracial marriages that I can connect with and … [Read more...]
Multiracial Families: Debunking 4 Common Myths & Misconceptions
Even though Multiracial families are becoming the norm, many people still hold on to stereotypes, misconceptions, and preconceived notions. It is estimated that 21% of Americans will identify as multiracial by 2050. My kids will be part of that number. Interesting isn't it? Back in 1967, there were actually state laws that banned interracial marriage. These laws weren't overturned until the Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia in 1967. In that case, the … [Read more...]
The Best Children’s Books for Curly Haired Kids
As a mother to two curly haired, biracial children, I'm always searching for ways to help them to be more culturally competent, independent and self confident. One of my favorite ways to teach my children is through reading stories. I'm so thankful for the myriad of authors that realize the importance of spreading positive messages through their literature. Today I'm excited to share 3 books with you that model loving yourself, … [Read more...]
How to Meet the Needs of Biracial Kids at School: A Guide for Educators
*This post was published by the Huffington Post. You can find it HERE.* … [Read more...]