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Why Mentoring the Next Generation of Women is so Important
I spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer...
Election Day and the Issues that Impact Moms
I have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
Why Attending Church is Important for My Family
Sunday mornings at the Beaven House are chaotic! Not a typical chaos, but one that literally makes you want to get back into bed...
Raising a Daughter Who is Like You: The Pros and Cons
I found out I was having a daughter in July 2015, and I seriously dreamed of that day. I am all things feminine, and...
An Intimate Conversation with my Mother
This post is dedicated to my Mother, Vivian, the effortless style star and self-proclaimed introvert. Mommy has been a Mom and wife for the...
The Whimsical Wakanda and What Black Panther Means to My Community
Moment of Truth, I don’t necessarily love comic book movies. Don’t get me wrong, I will watch Iron Man if prompted, and The Hulk...
Do We Raise Our Girls and Baby Our Boys?
My Mother has a son, my brother, Stephen. I always kind of thought he was her favorite...
12 Tips to DeStressing The Holidays
It’s the holidays and if you’re a Mother, this is met with as much anxiety as it is excitement! You’re exhausted and your husband...
Gun Violence in America: How Will I Explain This to My Children?
Sandy Hook, Orlando, New York, Texas, and Charleston. I don't even have to say why I'm naming these cities for you to understand. I...
Letter to My 21 Year Old Self
On October 6th, 2017, I turned 36 years old. Shockingly, this isn’t at all daunting, but instead extremely eye opening. Obviously, a lot can...
What Representation in the Cosby Show Meant to Me (And Why My Children Will...
Let me precede this blog by saying this is not a blog paying homage to Bill Cosby. Straight up, there it is: there's a...
Breastfeeding: The Love/Hate Relationship
I have been breastfeeding for two years, with only a 3 month break between. Before you give me an overwhelming hand clap, let me...
Raising Girls Who Celebrate Other Women
One thing I am extremely passionate about is mentoring young girls, the reason is because I have been blessed to women in my life...
A Letter to My Son: The Perils of Raising a Black Man in America
Dear Stephen E. Beaven III (or as we call you, Trey),
You are by far the most beautiful and amazing baby boy I’ve ever met,...