How To Get Away With Parenting

My husband and I have a long chat. And, I reveal to him that I'm not going to get our daughter a Christmas gift this year. But, Santa might get her something.   -The book I'm currently reading is How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. -I found wrapping paper with a black Santa called Clarence Claus from Greentop Gifts.  www.htgawp.com  htgawppodcast@gmail.com  @htgawp

Deep down, I'm a typical Guyanese mother. What does that mean? My friend Nyoka Acevedo and I break it down in this episode. She's a committed educator and passionate Restorative Justice advocate. And, Nyoka is a Puerto Rican mother trying to sift through a lot of historical bullshit that weighs us down. This episode is full of questions. Not a lot of answers. And, a great tip at the end about how to teach your toddler not to scream in your face when they want your attention. 

I watch entirely too many YouTube daily vlogs and thus got it into my head that I could do a daily podcast about parenting. So, in this episode I pop in every few days to update you on the day to day joys and struggles of respectfully parenting a toddler. We had a HUGE event happen during this week that I had to document. My husband even makes and appearance! As usual, I ask a lot of questions to all the listeners so I don't feel so alone. So, let me know what you think!

I sit down and have a long chat with my new friends Pastaveia and Sean from EcoConsciousLifestyle! They're expecting their first baby and plan to maintain their minimalist lifestyle. I had questions! They are also interested in respectful parenting. I had answers! We also got in to a much needed discussion about how both of these life choices have a distinct impact on us as black parents. Stay tuned to the end where I regale them with my positive birth story in an effort to take the fear out of the big day.

I don't even know where to begin when it come to saving up for my kid's college education. Should we try to save for all 4 years or just a set amount and supplement the rest with scholarships and grants? Is our kid doomed to a life of debt if she takes out loans? What if she doesn't even want to go to college? I asked Linda Stern, brilliant personal finance journalist, and one of my best friends' mom, all these questions and more. Lots of helpful tips that put mind at ease.

Episode 57 - Listener Questions!

Episode 56 - Preschool already?

Episode 55 - No Excuses

Episode 54 - How do I teach my kid to be polite?

Episode 53 - We have a 2 year old!

Episode 52 - Help Your Kids Love Veggies

Episode 51 - Marriage Counselling for Parents

Episode 50 - I figured out potty training!

Episode 49 - Just me and the kid

Episode 48 - Toddler Woes and Undoing Childhood Trauma