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How Representation Affected My Postpartum Journey
I gave birth to my first child in the summer of 2017. My pregnancy and delivery were normal and even fun. For months I’d walked around watching my
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Breastfeeding can be a Beast; Mom Focused Breastfeeding Tips
Now that I’ve exclusively breastfed two little humans, I feel like I can talk about it and maybe give some breastfeeding tips *deep sigh* If you
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5 Tips to Help Busy Moms Build Muscle and Burn Fat at Home in just 40 minutes
Getting into a workout groove can be challenging for a busy mom. And with 2020’s quarantine regulations, new challenges were added that made
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5 Things Black Moms Need for the Beach this Summer
A few months ago my husband asked what I wanted to do for vacation. “Vacation?” I asked. It’s a little bit of a foreign concept. My last real
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Book Review: Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!: The Ultimate Guide to Black Pregnancy and Motherhood
During my pregnancy with my first daughter, I spent hours online reading articles and watching YouTube videos preparing for the journey ahead. After
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Bringing Home Baby: Essential Products Guide
This post is sponsored by Mommy’s Bliss. All opinions expressed are my own. I remember my wife and I crying in our pediatrician’s office after
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Motherhood Is Filled With Pee: Managing Incontinence
This article is sponsored by The Honey Pot Co. All opinions expressed are my own. As an experienced mom of three awesome kids, I’ve dealt with my
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Michelle Obama Is Teaching Our Children The Importance Of Veggies…And This Is Why You Should Watch
There are some really amazing things that happen as a mom blogger. Speaking to Mrs. Obama is one of them. On March 16th, Netflix is releasing is
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Raising Healthy Babies: Our Immunity Defense Guide
This post is sponsored by Mommy’s Bliss. All opinions expressed are my own. As a pregnant mom, I could not wait to have my baby in my arms, but
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Why Investing In Your Joy Is The Biggest Flex
Image of Shaleea Vass-Bender Photo by: Capture 4One2 If the last year or so has taught us anything at all, it was how important it is to chase your
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7 Tips On Dating As A Single Mom: Learning Healthy Habits
When it comes to learning to date again as a single woman with a child(ren), it can be very intimidating. Not only have you matured and hopefully
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Peaceful Co-Parenting? Is It Possible?
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in a baby carriage. Can we all admit that we are far past this narrative in our modern world?
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Starting The New Year Off With Clear Vision
This article is sponsored by VSP Vision Care. All opinions expressed are my own. Never in my lifetime did I believe we would have a global pandemic.
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PeekaBoo! Exploring Eye Health and Diabetes in The Black Community
This article is sponsored by VSP Vision Care. All opinions expressed are my own. I remember the first time I was fitted for glasses. I was in third
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Three Ways To #LoveOurChildren
This post is sponsored by National Cares. All opinions expressed are my own. As the creator of Black Moms Blog, I have dedicated my life to the