Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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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 ...
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Toddler Tales: Helping is Fun!

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Having the privilege of watching children develop is a real treat. I have so many posts to write about the cool things that my daughter has been doing. There are so many things to write about, but so little time.  It may seem like I am a full time blogger sometime, but I still have my "real" job. I also am involved in community activities too. Somehow I never learned to keep still!

Because I am so busy I am particularly excited about my toddlers new fascination.  She really likes to help. If I am cooking, she likes to help. If I am sweeping, she likes to help. This summer she has also enjoyed helping the neighbor with her gardening. I encourage her even though her help may not always be that helpful. I figure that fostering a helpful spirit will pay off in the end. With all of the things we have to do, each one of us have to do our part, even the kids! Don't judge me!!!

Any of you have any ideas about how to put kids to work?


Toddler helping the neighbor water flowers.


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K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy said…
Moo helps out by cleaning up her toys, making sure her shoes and clothes are in the right place and she likes to help take out the recycling. I've let her help out in the kitchen a few times with cooking or making punch. I think it's great to nurture kids desire to want to be helpful.

It encourages them to be responsible. So I say let her help on!
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Erika said…
So cute!
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