Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...

Friday Tip: Pittsburgh Kidapalooza Family Festival (Win Free Tickets!)


I just heard about a family fun event coming to Pittsburgh this weekend.  There's a chance to win free tickets. The details are below.  Good luck!!!

David L Lawrence Convention Center, Sat., Feb. 25th The 12th Kidapalooza Family Festival returns to the David L Lawrence Convention Center on Saturday, February 25th!

There's something for everyone including indoor rides, exhibits, a sports zone, creative corner, character meet & greets and Barney's Super Dee Duper sing a long on the main stage! Purchase tickets in advance at www.kidapalooza.com or at the door.

Hours are Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM

Register to win Tickets: http://www.usfamilyguide.com/PittsburghShows/ 

(If you aren't successul winning tickets, admission is $9; Kids ages 3-11 is $6; children 2 and under are Free.)




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anthony stemke said…
The "Super Dee Duper" sing along sounds tempting Chaton; hope you have a great time.
I'm driving the Award winning author and Education Tipster to a writers conference in Atlanta this weekend.
Drive safely!