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Don’t Be Scared To Show The Real You

Last week was a difficult week on many levels. Personal challenges were coming at me left and right and at one point, I burst into tears in public, sobbing quietly on my way to the car. I went home to do what I always do -- get in the bed and cry privately, hoping somehow that the tears would be cleansing enough for me to be functional by the time my kids got home from school. But something … [Continue reading...]

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It’s A Wrap! The First Young Mom Summit Was A Success!

Part 1 of the recap - watch for part two tomorrow! When I tell you all that my heart is full and that the Young Mom Summit was everything I hoped it would be.... When I tell you that I was so touched by the amount of love and admiration between attendees.... When I tell you that I couldn't believe how dope my presenters were, even though I handpicked them myself... When I tell you that I … [Continue reading...]

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Sometimes…You Can Stop A Tantrum With A Hug

March break has left my daughter exhausted and emotional. The other day she threw herself on the ground, threatening to hit and kick me. I don't even remember what caused this tantrum because they seem to happen regularly. My daughter is six years old, yet sometimes I think she acts more like a toddler. Friends and family are constantly telling me that I have a very “energetic” daughter. That … [Continue reading...]

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The Beauty In Knowing You Are Not Alone

I was on my way out of town last week when I just happened to check on the Young Mommy Life Facebook page. I saw a message from one of the most engaged fans, Amber. She had written a post that she wanted to share with me, all about her journey as a young mother and how reading my blog (along with others) helped her become the woman she always wanted to become. I was touched. Even after blogging … [Continue reading...]

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4 Ways To Feel Less Isolated As A Young Mom

The main reason I started this website was to find a community. I felt like I had been pregnant for three years straight after two back-to-back pregnancies. I had few mommy friends that I could relate to. I was spending my time with kids who couldn't communicate with me and I was going craaaaazy. I needed an outlet. I needed to connect with other women who "got me." I know I am not alone. … [Continue reading...]

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I’m Afraid To Raise A Little Brown Boy

by Chanel Free It might sound insane, but the truth is I am afraid. Afraid to raise a brown boy. I had always dreamt of having a son. In fact, I had my entire future mapped out. I would have two boys and then my baby girl, so she would always be well protected by her older brothers. I presume that the man upstairs laughed heartily as I made my own plans for my future not realizing that he … [Continue reading...]

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You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate (Adventures In Education)

When my son was born nearly five years ago, I was so happy to have a summer baby. Everyone in my family was born in the fall/winter. Everybody. Just a whole slew of birthdays from September to March and then...a drought. No birthday cake from April to August? Whew! What a sad existence. One reason I was really happy for a summer baby was to avoid the whole "when can he start school" dilemma. … [Continue reading...]

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To All The Moms Who Don’t Quite Have It All The Way Together

Last Monday, I was on FIRE! I did two loads of laundry, cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner with a smile, handled ALL of my client work by 2 p.m. and had enough time to take my son to the park. I had to give myself a high-five and a pat on the back for handling my business and handling it well.  But then Tuesday was a HOT mess. I burned dinner, I was late picking up the kids from school, and a … [Continue reading...]

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