Mama, do you want to feel less overwhelmed and more organized, but you don’t know where to begin? Have you ever set a goal but didn’t accomplish it? We have all been there before.

I always tell people that I trained for the birth of my first born like a marathon.

The New Year often brings grand resolutions to change our lives in one capacity or another. This year, I’d like to suggest that we try something different. Instead of going from zero to 100, let’s dial it back by tuning into our needs in the present moment and taking baby steps from there.

This Christmas, I invite you to redefine what it means to you and create a tradition that you all can look back on for years to come, maybe even something that outlives you; a legacy being passed on for generations to come.

There are lots of resources available to navigate the uncertainties around CUPE protests impacting school education and childcare.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. It takes a village to raise a child!

Becoming a mother is a joyous milestone and while this is true for some, it is not true for everyone.

Who Am I? - Mama, have you ever asked yourself this question at any point along your motherhood journey? I have asked myself this question many times throughout mine.

Have you ever made plans and then life happened and just like that, there went your plans? How did you handle those situations? Did you succumb to your circumstances or did you set yourself up for a successful comeback?

Prior to having children, I always knew if I ever decided I wanted to have them that I would parent them differently than how I was raised; more specifically, I wouldn't hit or spank them.

When life feels chaotic and you feel the heaviness of everything going on, it can disrupt our routines or sometimes, for whatever reason, we just may not feel like doing them.

To me, celebrating Black motherhood is acknowledging the past, parenting in the present, and creating opportunities for future generations to flourish.

Why I released the notion of a balanced life in favour of a harmonious one instead.

In this blog post, I sit-down with a working single mother to learn about her experience navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mama, on the days when it all feels like too much and you have been struggling under the weight of everything going on, please know that it is perfectly within the range of your humanity to feel this way.

Mom friends can help you feel less alone. But in some friendships, the reverse is true. Here’s how you can navigate friendship with parents that make you question your own parenting decisions.

Black love is a revolutionary act and what better way to participate in the revolution than by loving ourselves.

I strongly believe that having a doula during my pregnancy was one of the most beneficial things I’ve ever done for myself. Especially during a pandemic.

I took notice of a lot of changes within myself in 2021, including higher levels of demotivation, fear, and irritability. But things shifted for the better when I changed my perspective.

If you’re a Mama who lives in Ontario, you’re going to want to read this.

If you are struggling with anxiety this holiday season, here are some simple tips to help you prioritize your own well-being!

As we gear up for another holiday season, here are some tips to make it as harmonious and relaxing as possible.

Our bodies contain innate wisdom; they are constantly communicating with us. It is important that we slow down and be still in order to receive the messages that they are sending us.

As pandemic restrictions are lifted, it is completely normal to feel uncertain or even anxious about the current state of things. Here are a few tips to help you navigate through this transition.

One question I've received is "what do you miss most about your pre-mom days?” This is a fantastic question and one I believe every mom should spend some time with.

With most restrictions lifted and in-person gatherings becoming more common, the new question our family is grappling with is: how much liberty do we give ourselves to go and DO things?

Given the difficulties we’ve experienced during the pandemic, this year’s theme for Black Breastfeeding Week is an important reminder that rest is resistance and something we need and deserve.

I made an intentional choice to read to my daughter starting from the moment that I learned I was pregnant, and promised to make sure that the stories we read together were ones that she could see herself represented in.

Black women and other women of colour have repeatedly been erased from data collection, research, policy efforts, and representation across all sectors. The result is a world that uses them, but is not designed for them.

Like almost a quarter of Canadian women, I identify as a mom navigating a postpartum period plagued with worry and sadness. This is my story.

Supporting Black youth in entering STEM fields is more than just outreach programs for children and youth. Resources and programs supporting their journey from elementary school to post-secondary studies and careers are important for success.

This Mother's Day, I invite you to take some time to mother yourself. Give yourself the love, care, and compassion (and whatever else you need) that you deserve.

In the past, I've shared tips on how to move through difficult situations, but now I would like to take a moment to create space to honour the uncomfortable emotions.

With spring just around the corner, we are eagerly looking forward to the brighter days ahead, and invite parents to think about this time as a period for emotional renewal.

This International Women's Day, we want to highlight a few of the important contributions made by Black women to the advancement of equity in healthcare.

News of the COVID-19 vaccine has been met with apprehension among Black communities. A brief look at historic events will provide some insight as to why this is the case.

Pearl Cicci has built an incredible business from scratch, all on her own, and embodies the modern-day entrepreneur. Read about her journey, and discover some resources for Black entrepreneurs!

After the difficulties of last year, it’s important that parents take the time to care for themselves in 2021!

We take a look back at some exciting projects by Black innovators in technological, scientific, and social spheres in 2020.

Here are a few things that you can do this year to navigate the upcoming holiday season and maintain your sense of well-being.

With COVID-19 cases rising and the holidays just around the corner, here are some guidelines to help loved ones celebrate together, safely.

A closer look at the way intimate partner violence can unfold, from one woman’s perspective.

Violence and abuse have no place in prenatal health care or the delivery room, and yet obstetric violence occurs far too often, and disproportionately impacts Black women.

Gender-based violence is a leading public health problem that needs to be discussed and prioritized now.

The pandemic has had a huge global impact on education at every level, but the effects can also act as a call to action. 

It is now more important than ever that we as Black mothers take the time to look after our own well-being. Here are some tools that may help you navigate these difficult times.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an international campaign symbolized by pink ribbons that aims to increase awareness of breast cancer, to raise funds for research, and to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing, and prevention. In the past 120 years, we have seen leaps and bounds in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Unfortunately, the degree of progress is not the same across all races and ethnicities.

Recently, famous model, Chrissy Teigan and her musically-acclaimed husband, John Legend, shared the death of their third child, Jack, due to pregnancy complications. Witnessing the reactions to the news has been very telling. Many people have reached out to the couple with words of kindness, love, support and gratitude - commending them for their bravery in sharing something that is normally kept private. Others have chosen to respond to the news by shaming the couple. The latter part is why I’m writing this blog post.

There’s something I wanna talk to you about today. I’m going to preface what I’m about to share by saying that I know this is not an easy or comfortable topic to discuss, but it is incredibly necessary. There are too many Mamas that are struggling in silence and it’s time for that to stop - today, right now.

It is important that we normalize and encourage mothers to share their own breastfeeding struggles and triumphs. To that end, and in honour of Black Breastfeeding Week, we spoke with two amazing Black moms from our Youth Subcommittee on their personal breastfeeding journeys.

Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both Mama and baby, but Black women have lower rates of breastfeeding. Why is that, and what is Black Breastfeeding Week?

With schools opening up in September, we know that Mamas, Papas, and Caregivers, have some TOUGH decisions. Here are some things to keep in mind as we maneuver these tumultuous times.

Among the most significant risk factors for preeclampsia, which include family history of the condition, obesity, and chronic hypertension, is being a Black woman.

Many women have requested midwifery services, have considered it or know someone who has used a midwife for their maternal needs. Midwives in Canada are regulated by professional colleges, similar to physicians and provide care for low-risk pregnancies throughout pregnancy, labor and 6 weeks following birth.

How do the Social Determinants of Health Impact Pregnancy?

After a week in Detroit doing interviews and filming for WeWork, the night of the awards finally came.

Bringing a life into the world should not cost a mother her life. It has been said before that women are closest to death during labor, but research studies show that a mother’s risk of death can actually begin early in pregnancy and extend as long as 42 days after pregnancy. Sadly, this trend is common throughout the world, including in developed countries that spend more money on healthcare.