Author: Jessika Jackson
I Took My Toddler with Seafood Allergies to the Beach for the First Time
My younger child has a host of food allergies, and Food Allergy Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity to talk about them.
Read MorePersonal Tragedy Moves Washington Mother to Save Families from Childhood Drownings
Chezik Tsunoda directed a documentary that confronts the silent epidemic. She lost her 3-year-old son in 2018.
Read MoreMedia Personality Navigates Grief and Mental Health with Gems from Late Mother
Entertainment Reporter Tammy Reese learned from her mother what she needed to stand strong in life and motherhood.
Read MoreHow One Mother Developed the Largest Community for Black, Queer Parents
Mia Cooley started xHood when she was trying to expand her family and quickly realized that Black and brown LGBTQ+ people were being left out.
Read MoreAfter Walking Through Widowhood, Grief Coach Helps Other Mothers Move Forward
Maya Dionne lost her husband as a 27-year-old mom of two. She realized grief could not dictate the rest of her life.
Read MoreKeith Lee vs. Producer Gyllian: Where People Crossed the Line
It’s never OK to tease women for experiencing loss.
Read MoreOverdue: A Resource Helping Black Expecting Mothers Find Their Voice
The free guide includes informational blogs and videos designed to navigate the Black maternal health crisis.
Read MoreHow a Protective Style Hospitalized My 6-Year-Old Daughter for Three Weeks
My 6-year-old got box braids for summer camp, and here’s how they caused a critical health issue that left her in a children’s hospital.
Read MoreNew York Mother Shamelessly Showcases Beautiful Recipes From WIC-Approved Ingredients
Sunni started sharing her recipes online while she was pregnant, and they got a tremendous response.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Comedian Jazmyn W. Reflects on Expectations as New Mother
After the Los Angeles-based creative with more than a million TikTok followers had her first child nine weeks early, she realized how to manage presumptions as a new mother.
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