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Here’s a strong, balanced post—firm but loving, parent-to-parent 🤍 You should try to understand where your child’s behavior is coming from. Big feelings, overstimulation, lack of sleep, hunger, frustration—those things matter. Understanding builds connection. But understanding is not the sam

As a mom of nine, I like to joke that we have two sets of kids — the older crew and the younger crew. 😅 Typically, Antwan will take the older kids out for a movie or shopping day while I stay home with the little ones. I’m a homebody at heart, and truthfully, hanging with the younger crew is my cup

Did you know putting on socks can boost your toddler’s development?🧦 ✨ Turn this simple routine into a chance to build skills like coordination, language, and independence—one sock at a time! #ToddlerDevelopment #LearningThroughPlay #IntentionalParenting #EarlyLearning #Montessor

We don’t believe in gender roles in our home. As we raise boys, we’re teaching them how to be great husbands, strong leaders, and supportive partners. That means knowing how to step in and help their wife without being asked. We’re teaching our oldest how to cook, clean, and ultimately take care of

The goal isn’t to make them afraid of the world. . It’s to give them the tools to move through it confidently. . I don’t just want my kids to know Mom keeps me safe. I want them learning, little by little, how to keep themselves safe too. 🤎 . . raising capable kids, child safety, teaching ki

Being misunderstood comes with choosing differently 🙏🏽 #MomTok #Motherhood #GirlMom #IntentionalParenting #BreakingCycles

Marry the person you can figure life out with. Not the person who promises you’ll never struggle. Not the person who has every answer. Not the person who makes life look perfect. The person who hears, “How are we going to afford this?” “What if this doesn’t work out?” “What are we going

How We Reduce Screen Time & Increase Literacy Rule 1: Reading isn’t optional. This is how I grew up in the 90s and this is what we carry on for our children. Our boys love a graphic novel and will take stacks of them everywhere they go. But to get them to the next level, this is what we implement

I’ll get soak to make sure that my kiddos don’t get wet. 🫶🏽🤞🏽 #marqueenabowdry #momlife #intentionalparenting #rainyday

I’ll get soak to make sure that my kiddos don’t get wet. 🫶🏽🤞🏽 #mommoments #momlife #intentionalparenting

If you know you know, and I’m just glad THEY don’t 🥹. . . . #IntentionalParenting #ParentingDifferently #BlackParenting #MillennialParents #ParentingHumor . . intentional parenting, parenting differently, breaking generational cycles, Black parenting, corporal punishment, childhood

Moms let’s normalize doing less so we can give our kids more. 🤍 Let’s be real for a second. The pressure on moms to "do it all" is a fast track to Burnout Mom City. I finally realized that my kids don't need a crunchy mom who makes everything from scratch. They just need me. Present. H

Maybe it’s a boy thing. Maybe it’s a little kid thing. Either way, I’ve met the grown-up version and we’re on the early intervention plan over here 😭 #IntentionalParenting #RaisingBoys #ParentingDifferently #BlackParenting #MillennialParents ParentingHumor . . intentional parenting, r

Intentional isn’t just how I travel. It’s how I LIVE. 💜 Even when it comes to celebrating my babies. It’s not always about spending the most money or doing the biggest thing. It’s about asking, “What would make THIS moment special for THIS person?” So for her birthday, we made intentional