Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982...
May 11, 2019
I’m a Mom…and Four Other Reasons I Need Therapy!
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the...
April 10, 2019
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...
April 5, 2019
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared...
March 21, 2019
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I’m Grateful For My Kids…BUT!
https://anchor.fm/mommyonthemove The other day Lil Dre asked me if he was a mistake. I said absolutely not! You were more like an AND I…OOOP! If you know me then... Read More
14 Little Ways to Encourage Kindness
Originally posted on Parent.com Great thinkers from Martin Luther King Jr. to the Dalai Lama to my daughter, Addison, all have had something to say about the importance of helping... Read More
Some nights I have a glass, other nights a bottle
It’s funny because my two year old son asks me, “Momma you want some vine”? any time we are at dinner because he knows how much his momma loves wine… not... Read More
Mommi hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money
Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By Brianna Rhodes – August 20, 2019 A Georgia mom is... Read More
Women & Weed: A Candid Conversation Part 1 – Pregnancy
Before we begin, for my novice readers here are some clarifying points (my experienced consumers can skip to the next paragraph 😊) Marijuana, weed, ganja… all the same thing in... Read More
Our Children Are Not Your Punching Bags
I’ve had enough of watching cell phone footage and or body cam videos of children assaulted by school resource officers. As a parent, I can’t imagine what it must feel... Read More
To the Mommi Who Needs a Break
First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here I was 22 years old, barely married for a year... 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
9 Black Mommi and Child Owned Businesses
Originally Published on May 13, 2018 by ShoppeBlack In celebration of Black mothers, we’ve put together a list of Black Mother & Child Owned businesses. Black Mother and Child Owned Businesses... Read More
I AM A SURVIVOR OF ABUSE
I am a survivor of abuse in my relationship. When you hear these words, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Physical abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, mental... Read More
What Lies Beneath: Conflict In Marriage
I remember it just like it was yesterday. July 28, 2012 was the day I married my husband. The day wasn’t flawless, but it was absolutely amazing. The honeymoon afterwards... Read More
I Want to be a Wife But I Hate the Thought of Being Married
Anytime I hear about someone I know getting married I’m so excited for them, part of me even envious dare I say it. Hell, a broad’s approaching 30… No pressure... Read More
Foreplay…Who Really Needs It?
For the majority of my life, I was of the mindset that it was okay to bypass all the romantic music, push pass the passionate kisses, kill the corny candles... Read More
Sex After Babies…Does it Get Any Better Than This?
I didn’t even think it was possible, but I am having the best sex of my ENTIRE life...after two kids and fourteen years of marriage. How can sex be this... Read More
Mommi, Where Do Babies Come From?
Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an age where you think it’s time to discuss, don’t wait... Read More
All Men Cheat!
Yes, I said it! And this is not one of those blogs that makes a sharp left turn and implies an alternative meaning at the end. All men cheat! I... Read More
How to know when enough is enough…
As time went on, however, daily sex routines turned into once in a while. Date nights were a thing that happened on occasion and minor disagreements turned into full blown... Read More
5 Tips for a Successful Marriage
I have to be honest with you, when I found out MommiNation was doing a series on love and relationships I wasn’t sure how I would contribute. I have years... Read More
Are You Speaking My Love Language?
Now You’re Speaking My Language There is a quote that says “find someone who speaks your language so you will not spend a lifetime translating your soul.” Upon first read... Read More
Don’t Marry Outside of Your Race…
Don’t marry outside of your race. Never date someone who has a different background than your background. Definitely don’t link up with a man who already has two daughters from... 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
Camping Trip Must Haves
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with him trying to get me into outdoor sports as much... Read More