How To Support Different Learning Styles
Students learn in various ways: from imaginary play (visual learning) to listening to a teacher speak (auditory). These four learning styles are developing faster and becoming more noticeable in students.... Read More
Creative Ways To Keep Preschoolers Active and Busy
Preschool is the time when a child is around 3 to 5 years of age and when their brains experience an incredible amount of growth. They are reaching many developmental... Read More
Ways New Parents Can Bond With Their Newborn
There might be times when it’s hard to bond with a newborn. It’s sometimes difficult for new parents, including mothers, to connect with their baby. There are ways for mothers... Read More
Life with Fibroids: Pain to Power
Life with Fibroids: Pain to Power I find myself pausing often and staring at my children in a daze sometimes…still wondering (but thanking God) that I’ve gotten to this place... Read More
Tips for Staying Comfortable During a Home Birth
You might feel more comfortable during a home birth because the attention of every healthcare professional within the home will be on you instead of multiple expecting mothers. This... Read More
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education As I reflect on my early childhood learning, my daughters’ stages of development as well as my assessments and observations as a primary teacher; I have recognized... Read More
A Childless Mother
A childless mother “You’re so motherly. I’m surprised you don’t have kids.” “When are you gonna have kids? You don’t want to wait ‘til you’re too old.” “You love to... Read More
My Journey to Motherhood was NOT Pretty and Bright
My Journey to Motherhood was NOT Pretty and Bright Where do I begin? Let’s go all the way all the way back to 2010 I was in a fairly new... Read More
Work Life Balance: Is There Really Such a Thing?
Work Life Balance: Is There Really Such a Thing? In the corporate world the term Work Life Balance floats around and when I hear it, I give it the side... Read More
Ways to advocate for an ambitious learning environment for your child
What is tracking? We all want to believe that schools are doing all they can to ensure our children thrive academically as students. But what if I told you that,... Read More
5 Tips on Hosting a Spa Day Party for Kids
Spa days aren’t exclusive to adults. Kids can enjoy some TLC while hanging out with their friends, too. If you’re thinking about hosting a relaxing spa day, read these five... Read More
Ready, Set, Build Your Mom Tribe
The fear of being alone Track season has officially started but it takes on a whole new meaning when you’re married to the coach and become a parent. When I... Read More
How To Help Your Teen Feel Less Stressed
Raising a child in today’s world is no easy task, and finding ways to increase their quality of life can seem challenging. Our kids face discrimination and unique hardships daily,... Read More
How You Can Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party
For most children, their birthday party is the highlight of their year. They get to be with all their friends, have a great time, and get cake and presents to... Read More
Benefits of Eating Dinner Together as a Family
There was once a time where families, and even neighbors, regularly ate meals together. These days, that’s becoming less and less common. Some families, especially those with kids old enough... Read More
This Mommi is keeping her love for fashion alive
This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. You can find out more about Nordstrom Styling Services HERE! I always thought my life was hectic and busy before becoming a mom, and... Read More
I’m Listening
Just recently two different people, on two different days, at two different places commented on my Parenting style while observing me and my daughters dynamics. I felt it was something... Read More
Who said Mommihood was 5 STARS?!? Here’s my Mommi Review!
I’m three years in and here is what I’ve learned and my OFFICIAL MOMMI REVIEW! Mommihood is not for the faint of heart Man oh man, I don’t know if... Read More
Not Defined By Motherhood – I’m More Than A Mommi
First of all, Thank y’all lovely ladies for being here! Before you continue reading, I want every mom to do this with me. Whether you are a new mom,... Read More
Three Things I Would Never Admit (Out Loud)
Thing number 3! I don’t always like my kids! Don’t get me wrong - I have 4 gorgeous children! I mean, check them out!... Read More
Tips to Help Survive Motherhood
It has taken me a little over 13 years and 6 kids to figure out that I don’t have all of the answers for the many obstacles motherhood has thrown... Read More
The Call In Segment Two: Cancelled Friendships
Hey Girlfriends, Welcome back to The Call In presented by Mommination! If you missed Segment 1: Friendships Defined, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We talked about defining friendships, when... Read More
3 Reasons why I’m not letting this school year stress me out!
Are Your Stress Levels In The Red? We’re currently living in some crazy and unprecedented times. One of the major changes for Parents everywhere is our children not being in... Read More
From Motherless Child to Mom of Six
My name is Bella and I am a mom to six kids. Sounds impressive, right? Many people seem to think so. A lot of praise comes my way when people... Read More
Securing the Mask!
In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over... Read More
Distance Learning is Driving Me Crazy!
We’d heard about Covid-19. It was all over the news. Early reports of the virus didn’t send me into a panic. I was pretty much convinced that keeping my hands... Read More
#SingleMommi is A Super Mommi
Mother’s Day Week It’s Mother’s Day week!!!! Big Salute to all the Mommies out here raising your children, nurturing them and being so selfless in all that you do! I... Read More
Motherhood Is My Ministry
My Motherhood Journey My motherhood journey started about 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my eldest daughter Jae. During this same time my journey as a wife began.... Read More
#ThatMommi
Alright Mommies, I have a confession….now judge me all you want, but I tend to keep things a little too real, (like all the way 💯, I’m talkin above a... Read More
Everything Was Stacked Against Me: COVID-19 Pregnancy
IN THE BEGINNING The first time I gave birth, in 2017, I was joyfully ignorant to all of the issues surrounding black women and our disproportionate death rate during childbirth.... Read More
Why Me? A Mother’s Tale of Raising Twins with Autism
Being a mother in it’s own right is extremely complicated. You birth a healthy baby and think your biggest problem moving forward will be chasing them around the house and... Read More
Surviving C-Sections: The Ugly Truth About the Unknowns of Childbirth
My first pregnancy was my “ignorance is bliss” chapter. I was only 23, so none of my close friends had babies yet. My mom was the only person I knew... Read More
How COVID19 Can Impact Your Motherhood Experience In a Good Way!
by Rocquel of OurMommySpace Let me guess you’re sitting in your living room binge-watching all of your favorite shows, your kids are running through all of the snacks in the... Read More
The Wine Down: 10 Tips for Beginner Wine Drinkers
Now I wouldn’t go calling myself an expert, but I mean they don’t call me “The Wine Drinking Mom” for nothing, so in honor of #NationalDrinkWineDay I decided to extend... Read More
My Love letter to Vanessa & the girls…
Dear Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri, The world lost a legend. A man that many revere as one of the greatest athletes of our time. To you, though, he was... Read More
Santa: Jesus’ Homeboy
Ah, It’s Christmas time and while the reason for the season is the birth of Jesus and I’m sure, like I have, you will sit down and tell your children... Read More
Quid Pro Quo for the Mommi Who Wants to Stop Losing her Sh*
As I was thinking of a title for this blog, I was being inundated by news reports of evidence of quid pro quo. I first heard the Latin phrase- quid... Read More
Women & Weed: A Candid Conversation Part 2 – Motherhood
Welcome back! Hopefully you have read Part 1 in the Women & Weed series and are ready for Part 2 as we discuss Weed & Motherhood! Women & Weed You’ve... Read More
Dating -Post divorce and kids
DATING? What does that even mean in 2019? I haven’t been on a 1st date since May... Read More
Mourning Your Single Self
Congratulations! You are in the relationship that you always dreamed of whether you are married or just committed to the person of your dreams. You may have just found out... Read More
Oops… we did it again!
Please stop the Britney song you are playing in your head and let me tell you my story. When J and I married, we were in the middle of getting... Read More
I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom!
To whom it May Concern: How many other people’s moms started their notes in school off like this? I bet we can all agree growing up black is no walk... Read More
What My Daughter Should Know
My Biggest Blessing Having a baby in 2015 was the biggest blessing I could have ever imagined. It was also one of the most overwhelming feelings I ever had. I... Read More
A Letter to my Black Teenage Son…
My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that you get dressed, you unknowingly put on an invisible shirt... Read More
After Labor, Now What?
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else in life. It's almost unreal, supernatural, simply magical! To feel... Read More
Am I Ruining My Kids?
I know, I know, it’s the age-old question that every mom deals with. “Am I ruining my kids?” I have yet to meet a mom that feels like they have... Read More
The L You’re Afraid To Take
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the corresponding blog for you! Thanks, Mommi Tierra Hi Loves, welcome... Read More
Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Things to Consider Before Dating a Single Mom
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of while still trying to figure out whatever it is that... Read More
If only breastfeeding came with instructions
From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. It didn’t take some nurse or doctor to convince me of the benefits, I knew... Read More
School is starting and I’m NOT mad about it…
I was at Tori’s open house last night, fighting the Florida heat as well as trying to maneuver the 4000 people that were also attending. As I was standing outside... Read More
My Battle with Depression
Then again, if I look a little closer, maybe I look exactly like what depression looks like. In my mind, depression looks like sadness, lethargy, malaise. In my head, depression... Read More
Practice Self-Love to Become an Even Better Parent
Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in and day out, deadlines, schedules, financial pressures, and social demands... Read More
My 2019 Kid Friendly Summer Bucket List
As a single mommi, I am always looking for ways to entertain my one-year-old daughter. Most days it’s usually just me and her around the house lounging but this summer... Read More
Unexpected Family Friendly Travel Spot… Miami!
It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away from home. Unexpectedly this year, I ran into passport issues... Read More
Life After Divorce
Divorce is something you will never forget, no matter how hard you try to, at first life is a whirlwind. There's a lot of adjusting and a lot of worrying... Read More
Body after Baby
It never fails, you always seem to find yourself pregnant at the same time as someone famous. So, you watch their pregnancy as you are watching your own. They aren’t... Read More
Two under Two
Two under Two My Sister and I are the best of friends. We are 15 months apart and grew up very close. I always wanted the same for my kids... Read More
The Magical Journey of Natural Hair
The Struggle My daughter is now 7 years old and since the very beginning the struggle with her hair has been just that….a struggle! Now don’t get me wrong she... Read More
3 Kids Later: My Nappily Ever After
3 Kids Later: My Nappily Ever After Anyone else remember watching the cult classic, early 2000’s reality tv gem, John and Kate Plus Eight? Remember her “soccer mom” super short,... Read More
Anticipating the D….
What do you do when your mind is consumed by one thing and one thing only? No matter how hard you try to stop thinking about it, you just can’t... Read More
Interacting vs Occupying Our Kids’ Time
This past weekend I took my 20-month-old son to see Sesame Street Live, we were accompanied by one of my good friends, her son who is close in age to... Read More
The Day I Became A Mom
In honor of Mother's Day, our mommies shared their stories of the day they became moms!... Read More
Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982 I was 19. He was my older brother's best friend, so he was always around.... Read More
“Open Letter” to dad that most moms can relate to
Dear Da-Da, On a scale from 1-10 how relaxed are you? Because me, I’m like a -7. Since we’ve had our baby, I have been in overdrive! I have watched... Read More
7 Lessons I’ve Learned in the First Year of Motherhood
I’ve made it through my first year of motherhood! Sh*t that was fast! The first year as a single mom has been a beautiful nightmare. One of the most rewarding,... Read More
Letter To My Daughter
They said I was a failure. They said I would never become more than just average. I knew I had greatness in me, but I couldn't move past what they... Read More
Losing My Mind Over Ketchup
My ketchup ran out a couple of weeks ago and no matter how many times I’ve stopped by the market I forget to get more. Certain things my son eats... Read More
After This Maybe I Am One and Done
Pregnancy was nothing new to me as I made a few poor decisions in my late teens, early twenties that resulted in 2 abortions and a miscarriage that would have... Read More
My unforeseen best friend, Teresa
“Nobody can ever love you like I do. Not because they won’t try, not because you aren’t worthy but because I am your mother.” I remember hearing this growing up... Read More
I love my babies but I think I love saving money even more…
My son Luke will be 6 months soon and it gives me a great sense of mommi pride to know that we haven’t had to run to the store for... Read More
The Day I Became A Mom Changed Me
I was pregnant with my first child at twenty-three years old and two years into my first marriage. It was also nearing the time to start my masters degree program.... Read More
When Nothing Goes As Planned: The Day I Became A Mom
I am filled with so many different emotions whenever I reflect on the day that I became a mom. This eventful day consisted of highs, lows, excitement, fear, frustration, happiness... Read More
Stop Telling Me How to Discipline My Kids!
Ugh! I don’t know what it is about people thinking it’s okay to give their opinions on how to discipline children that aren’t theirs. I mean seriously? Mind your own... Read More
How Could I Let This Happen: My 2 Year old Said the ‘N’ Word!
You know, I was always the type of person that when I heard a child using foul language I’d shake my head and say “tuh, liberal parents”. Or when I... Read More
I Thought My Husband Was the Pull-out King, Turns Out I Have Infertility Issues
Throughout my twenties as many of my friends had those “oops” moments and I didn’t, I thought to myself “dang, we don’t have those problems, y’all man need to learn... Read More
Mommies To Be: 10 Things Your Mommi Friends Haven’t Told You!
The Mommi journey is a long one. With a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Once you find out you're pregnant I suggest joining the Mommination approved What To Expect... Read More
How Love And Marriage Found Me The Second Time Around…
Before we go any further, I must let you know after my first marriage failed, finding love and getting married again was far from my thoughts. Rooming separately, but still... Read More
Motherhood Chose Me
Heyyyyyyy! Tina checking in! If you follow me on Instagram then you know I’m completely obsessed with my babies. Like could they be any cuter?! As cute as they are,... Read More
My Public Apology to my Brother-in-law! The Mom I Was Sure I Would Be vs. The Mom I Am!
I was adamant, confident, borderline obnoxious about the mother I would be and no one heard it more than my brother-in-law, Tyrell. He was the first of our close friends... Read More
Intent Vs. Impact: A Mom’s Take on the College Admissions Scandal
Now as a post-college graduate who had to work her ass off to get into college (and grad school), I have a few things I need to get off... Read More
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared and small. Daily, there are constant reminders of things in which I have no idea... Read More
Motherhood: MY BIGGEST INSECURITY!
I became a mother at 19. I had my 2nd child at 27 and my 3rd at 32. My journey through motherhood has been quite the experience. Having a child... Read More
You Have Grey Hair, Where?
Traumatized, I quickly yelled to my husband. I had to be seeing things, I just had to be. Nobody goes grey DOWN THERE, right? I must be crazy! My husband... Read More
Motherhood: God Created YOU for This!
If all of that is true (and I believe it is), then why is it sometimes difficult for us to walk confidently in our calling as the amazing moms that... Read More
My 3 Year Old Secret!
Let’s just get it out the way now, I must confess, when I found out I was having a girl, I cried!! Now, before you judge me, hear me out.... Read More
Little Fires Everywhere; Opposing Styles of Motherhood
4 Moms, 4 Economic Backgrounds, 3 Different Races, countless Secrets… I just finished the 8 episode series Little Fire Everywhereon Hulu and the message resonated with me in many different ways.... Read More