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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Cooking with Yolande – Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken wings, drumettes, or parts such as legs, thighs, breasts Soy sauce Sea Salt All-purpose seasoning (ie; Season All) Granulated garlic Softened Butter Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning Cooking Instructions: In... 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
Breastfeeding & Sex – The great divide
Breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural experience that many mothers will have with their little ones. While I’m not here to debate if breast is best, when making the decision... Read More
Motherhood; No Experience Necessary
The excitement that I was to become a mom for the first time settled in quickly. I read nearly every self help book on motherhood I could find. What to Expect... Read More
Ten Things Black Moms Should Prioritize When Looking For Daycare/Preschool
At MommiNation we have over 30 African-American mommies, and we came together to create this very extensive list just for you so because we want to be sure you have... Read More
5 Ways to Keep Things Exciting in the Bedroom
Have you ever sat back and wondered, “What the hell happened to my sex life?”— well just know you are not alone.... Read More
To The NICU And Beyond
Days 1-2: After an entire 17 hours of labor, all I wanted to do was hold and kiss my baby and begin my breastfeeding journey. But I couldn’t. Due to... Read More
Black Men Don’t Cheat?
I literally laughed out loud and thought, this is about as true as everyone claiming to be “Living Their Best Life” and we all know just how true that is.... Read More
Adding Another Woman to My Home
I definitely was wrong about a number of things as I entered into motherhood. First, I underestimated the amount of help I would need as I tried to continue being... Read More
It is Never Too Late for Your Kids to Learn How to Swim
Although my boys have gone swimming many times, they had never taken swim lessons before and I found myself feeling afraid anytime we went to the pool and they swam... Read More
Juneteenth – A Freedom Celebration
Today, June 19th, is a day commonly known as Juneteenth. Here’s why we should all celebrate and acknowledge it: Some History… President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862... Read More
5 ways I’m teaching my daughter to ❤ herself
Truth be told I never saw myself having daughters 👀 I know… My prayer was always for a son. When I found out my 1st born was a boy I... Read More
Cooking with Yolande: Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can become a burden really quickly when you work all day,... Read More
Cupcakes and Rainbows Are For Girls!
My son came home, and asked me, "Mom am I gay?" I was shocked, almost breathless, before I answered, I had to ask him a question, did he even know... Read More
10 Fun Things to do this Summer
School’s out for the summer!! If you’re following this blog (thank you by the way) you know that we’re a big family. Party of 8 coming through! Having such a... Read More
Beach Please! Keeping the Bikini Body on Vacation
Summer is heating up and most of us are in vacay mode. For the past few months, you planned the vacay, worked out diligently to get the abs flat and... Read More
Olympic Champ Sanya Richards-Ross Is Redefining Motherhood In A Holistic Way
Easing into mommyhood, Sanya Richards-Ross looked into the digital space and noticed a void and a two-fold opportunity: to build a platform that celebrates the entirety of motherhood and womanhood... Read More
Dad, You Make One Helluva Grandpa!
I already knew my father was an incredible dad but seeing him as a grandfather has given me even more respect, adoration and love (which I didn’t think was possible).... Read More
“You Left Me!” A Letter To My Father
Dear Daddy, I remember it like it was yesterday. A lot of the details I do not recall, but what I do remember, I remember vividly. I had to be... Read More
The Color Purple: A Father’s Day Tribute!
To My Daddy and his Purple Heart! Hmmmm…..Where do I begin? Thirty-nine years ago when I was born and I met the most amazing father that any girl could ever... Read More
My Three Dads
It’s unconventional, to say the least, but my three dads all get along fabulously and it makes family events MUCH easier. I’ve seen so many women try to slight the... Read More
Daddy Issues
When you hear the term “Daddy Issues” do you automatically think of the cliche poor misguided girl who’s fumbling through life seeking validation from men? I for one, will admit... Read More
Good Fathers vs The System
If you are a parent then you know there are no words that can describe the love you have for your child. Parents will go through hell and back for... Read More
What’s Going On in Sudan and How We Can Help!
The recent news of everything happening in Sudan is absolutely heartbreaking!I'm sure we've all scrolled Instagram and seen posts, or we've gotten alerts from CNN and similar news apps but... Read More
Dear Stepdad, Thank you!
But, if your family is anything like mine, there was no bond at first sight and the “blending” part of a blended family was more like oil and water. At... Read More