self-esteem

Body Acceptance: A History Of The Woman Before You

A mom takes a journey to her body's past, paving the way for body acceptance—and loving herself from head to toe, unconditionally.

– Dec 5, 2016

Started From the Bottom and Now I’m Here?

Being the best in the room is great—until you realize you can't grow.

The Freedom to Reject Normal: Teaching Children—and Ourselves—To Color Outside the Lines

What happens when you tear down emotional walls, and decide to be 100 percent you—warts, flaws and all?

Black Boys and Self-Esteem: How To Silence Your Son’s Inner Critic

How can we help our sons develop powerful self-esteem? By helping them confront their inner critics—that nagging voice that points out their failures, inadequacies, and shortcomings.

– Apr 28, 2014

Nurturing Culture and Pride In Black Children: mater mea’s Agatha Achindu Leads the Way

Showing the beauty, complexity, strength and awesome of Black moms and our children with a celebration of Agatha Achindu, founder and CEO of organic baby food line, Yummy Spoonfuls.

– Apr 16, 2014

My Biggest Competition Is THIS Woman. Who’s Yours?

This woman represents the standard by which I measure my happiness, efforts and achievements—alternately scaring and inspiring me.

– Apr 1, 2014

White Mom, Black Daughter, Natural Hair: When Beautiful Means “Different.”

By Stacey Conner “Who does her hair?” she asks me gruffly.  I look up from the table where I am trying to manage my four...

– Sep 11, 2013
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