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 ...

Working Mom Tips: Events in Pittsburgh this weekend!

As working moms, we need support to organize our lives. One critical part of our lives is enjoying time with our children. However, organizing their activities can be time consuming! Below is a belated Mothers Day gift for my followers in Pittsburgh.  It is two events going on that will be fun for children of all ages. Now, you don't have to peruse the paper looking for things to do this weekend.  You can thank me later!
 

The Pittsburgh Children's Museum Clifford the Big Red Dog Exhibit

10:00am-4:30pm
May 18, 2013
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog will be roaming the Museum today to greet visitors, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Bring your camera and get a picture of you and Clifford together in the Theatre, 11:00 -11:30 am, 1:00 – 1:30 pm & 3:00 – 3:30 pm
  • Make art that's big and red in the Studio, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

For more information visit: https://pittsburghkids.org/exhibits/Clifford

The Pittsburgh International Children's Festival

The Children's Festival is one of the best events of the year. It's at Schenley Park and is full of things to stimulate young minds and amuse their parents. Last year we attended and had a fantastic time! (Children's Festival 2012)

For more information about this year's festival visit http://www.pghkids.org/.

Have a great weekend!!!
 
Striking a Pose at the Festival...
 
The Pittsburgh International Children's Festival
 
Enjoying the Festival

 
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