After I shared the video of how well our three year old son, A.J., reads full sentences, I knew you’d have questions about how we taught him to read. I wish I could say I had a magic formula to teach a child to read, but since A.J. showed an interest we just followed his […]
(VIDEO) My 3 Year Old Can Read Sentences and Yours Can Too
One of my proudest moments as a parent is when A.J. reads a sign or menu out loud while we are in pubic and someone turns around with a “Did that little boy just read that?” look on their face. If they ask me how he learned to read, I simply say “When he asks […]
(VIDEO) Teaching our Son About Segregation his Grandfather Endured
My Father passed away before our son A.J. turned 2 years old. We talk about Granddaddy all the time. His pictures are around our home. But it saddens me that A.J. won’t have any memories of him or learn from him. Thanks to Wells Fargo, we are featured in a video where I share the challenges […]
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I’m still trying to figure out how to put all of my emotions about the George Zimmerman verdict in the Trayvon Martin case – into words. I watched the trial and had a horrible feeling throughout that Zimmerman would be found not guilty. Like millions of parents of Black boys, this verdict isn’t JUST a […]
Three Tips for Traveling with a Nanny
Experienced nanny and newborn care specialist Natalie Akpele of Slumberosity.com contributed this story for advice on traveling with a nanny. In Atlanta, Spring Break just wrapped up and you may be thinking about summer vacations. Have you considered asking your nanny to travel with you? If you’re lucky enough to have travel worked into your contract with […]
