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Why Black Canadian Parents Are Turning To Homeschooling

More and more Black parents are exploring the option of homeschooling their children. Why is this becoming a more appealing choice, and what are some factors to consider if you're thinking of homeschooling?

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All of Our Names

Throughout the Caribbean and other parts of the diaspora, it's quite common for friends and family members to have nicknames (like "Bunny" or "Tallman") or alternate names (like "Marcia" or "Winston") while their real name goes hidden. Why do we do this? And what do my parents' nicknames mean? I explore the practice in this piece.

FLARE

Ali Wong’s New Special Made Me LOL at Things That Used to Make Me Cry

Finding humour in the ups and downs of motherhood is a survival skill. Ali Wong's newest Netflix comedy special, Hard Knock Wife, serves up real talk and real laughs - and really resonated with me, a fellow mom of two.

Today'sParent

How to feel like yourself again after having a baby

The identity shift that many moms experience after having a baby can be jarring. Here's how to start the process of getting back to who you are.

MacLean's

Your helicopter parenting means you’re privileged

Regardless of parenting style, it's crucial to remember the circumstances and contexts that lead parents to lean one way versus the next. Helicopter parents may see their style as the gold standard, but it's important to assess the ways privilege plays into parenting.

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Hiring More Models of Colour Isn’t Enough to Fix Fashion’s Diversity Problem

Hiring more Black models and other models of colour is an important step to making the fashion industry more inclusive - but it's not the only necessary step. Read more to see why it's important to ensure there's diversity behind the camera and the runway, too.

locallove.ca

Why Martin Luther King Jr. matters to Black Canadians

On the 50th anniversary of MLK’s death, writer Bee Quammie explains why his words still resonate with Canadians.

Today'sParent

6 things I wish I’d known before getting pregnant

Motherhood is an experience I had wanted for a long time, but there were so many unknowns. Here are some of the things I wished I knew going into mommyhood.

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It’s High Time That We Start *Actually* Listening to Black Women

FLARE wanted to know what are some of the most pressing issues facing Black women today, for a Black History Month special. Mine? That the world needs to do a better job of actually LISTENING to us.

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Mindfulness for children can be a useful tool in a parent’s arsenal

What are the benefits to practicing mindfulness with kids? Many - especially if you're a parent.

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Black Panther’s Superpower Is How It Diversifies Black Stories

Black Panther is one of the most anticipated movies ever - this review (sans spoilers) shares that its true superpower is how it provides beautiful escapism, incredible representation, and a dive into important social commentary.

Today'sParent

Postpartum anxiety has crippled nearly every aspect of my life

Snappy mental health campaigns encourage people to “talk to someone.” So what do you do when that help is still out of reach?

Postpartum depression and anxiety are very real, and this piece shares a personal experience of navigating them after the birth of my 2nd child.

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Why I Don’t Buy H&M’s Apology for Their Racist Sweater

A look at the racial implications of H&M's marketing mishap when they placed a Black child in a sweater reading "Coolest Monkey In The Jungle"

Today'sParent

It's time we blew up stereotypes of motherhood

Even if you’re as fabulous and fierce as Beyoncé, others want you to behave the way they think mothers should behave. That has got to stop.

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Tiffany Haddish’s Golden Globes Snub Reveals a Deeper Problem in Hollywood

Thoughts on award snubs, how Black films are viewed, why Girls Trip was special to me, and the comedic brilliance of Tiffany Haddish.