deandreab
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 difference between Bill and Cliff. But, that's not what this...
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 precede this by saying I don’t necessarily love it (insert...
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 who mentored me. Therefore I have always felt that if...
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, I can honestly say that because 1. I gave birth...
Don’t Princess My Daughter
Once upon a time, there was a Mother of a young girl. She was beautiful girl, smart and charming, as well. Wherever the young girl went, whether it was a regular outing, a grocery...
The Severity of the Second Child
I have two children. My two children are Weslie Vivian Beaven and Stephen Eric Beaven III a.k.a. Trey. Cute, right? Before you say anything, let me explain.
Ideally, I didn't ever dream of having more...