*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...]
Bring a Multicultural Festival to Your School: A Step by Step Guide
*I received these products free through a partnership with Oriental Trading Company. Even though the product I received was free, all opinions are solely mine.* Planning a multicultural festival is a great way highlight the cultural diversity of your community through music, dance, art, storytelling and more. Want to plan one at your school? Read below to find out how! Form a Multicultural Festival Committee The committee should be comprised of teachers, school … [Read more...]
Cross-Cultural Marriage: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Jumping In
Since I began my blogging journey, I’ve had people ask me what tips I would suggest for marrying someone outside of their race and/or culture. To that question, I would usually respond by telling them that they should have the same concerns with someone outside of their culture/race as the ones they would have with someone who looked similar to them. But the more I think about it, there are some things that should be considered. Here’s a comprehensive list for you: … [Read more...]
A Foolproof Guide for Getting Along with Your Mother in Law
Marriage is a beautiful thing, yet complicated endeavor. It brings two people together, from different walks of life, who want to spend a lifetime together. Combining cultures in marriage can be difficult, especially if you've had minimal exposure to the culture you have married into. … [Read more...]
How Growing Up In a Jamaican Family Has Influenced My Parenting
Both of my parents were born and raised in Jamaica, but came to the states as adults. I never really thought about how my Jamaican family was different from others until I was told me no about something that most other parents said yes to. My father was in the Air Force, so many of my friends had parents from different countries, which brought about their cultural norms. As an adult no longer surrounded by other military families, I have … [Read more...]
How Growing Up In a Jamaican Family Influenced My Marriage
Blending cultures in a marriage can be a complicated feat whether both families are open or accepting or not. The key is to respect each other, and compromise with your spouse on the important issues. My mom always told me that she always knew she wanted to marry another Jamaican, that was a non-negotiable. She didn't want to have to explain her culture to someone else. The moment I married into a family and moved to South Georgia, I understood her sentiments … [Read more...]