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Loving Starrseeds Holiday Picks
If you are a parent of color with any level of consciousness then you know the struggle of being completely inundated with the cultural programming of mainstream society. Your children scroll through hours of programming, walk through aisles and aisles of stores... and are constantly affirmed with the messaging that white is the norm. Considering non whites are the global majority, it's truly a shame. Fret not.. one positive thing about the internet is that everyone has been empowered to bring great ideas to market and straight to the hands of customers without the big distribution traditionally needed.
By Loving Starr Seeds6 years ago in Families
I Choose Joy For My Grandpa
As a society, we are curious about habits that lead to a long and healthy life. For that information, we seek out our elders. Now, many grandparents will advise on that topic but, my grandpa Billy was different. He did not tell me how to live a long and happy life, he showed me. For the 26 years that he blessed my life, he always has a smile on his face. People noted there were two things Grandpa Billy always had on him, his Korean War Veteran hat and a big smile.
By The Mindful Educator6 years ago in Families
Pandemic Parenting
Throughout our lives, the thought of becoming a parent goes through our minds. For girls, it tends to happen at a very early age. For guys, it may not take place until early adolescence, if at all. The older we get, and the more serious a relationship may get, the question of when you will have kids will get asked by your parents and other relatives, to the point where you might get annoyed by the constant pestering.
By Jayme Keally6 years ago in Families
Setting Boundaries While in Mourning
After my mom died, I needed to reset in a big way. I couldn't continue living my life as I was, and I couldn't continue with the same old relationships I had with certain people in my life. It was a hard transition from going from one parent to none. And I wasn't sure how to navigate through it.
By Lina Green6 years ago in Families
Stuck Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of a First Generation American
Being born as a first-generation American carries both rewards and struggles when it comes to our experiences. I have never been more torn apart about my identity but as the years go by I’ve come to accept that I must create this unique space for myself where I can find a perfect balance of my two worlds.
By Carly Henriquez6 years ago in Families
Thankful for a Second Chance
My first daughter was born in 2018 via an emergency C-section due to a prolapsed umbilical cord. I wasn't able to be in the room when my daughter was born, when my wife had to be put under general anesthesia, when my daughter spent her first twenty minutes of life with a bunch of strangers.
By Dylan Miller6 years ago in Families
