Health, Wellness & Religion

The recent police shootings pierced the hearts of Black mothers across the country. We cried tears for the men we never met yet the men we saw our own children and loved ones in. We struggled with how to...

Diary of a First Time Mom is teaming up with UPMC to help families fight flu season! Although we received some form of compensation for the UPMC AnywhereCare promotion, all opinions remain our own. Dear...

Dear Diary, My mom vocabulary is filled with words to uplift and inspire. I pour positive messages into my daughter, praying the words will take root in her heart and her mind. As she reflects on the...

Diary of a First Time Mom is teaming up with Kmart to knock out the flu and knock out your to-do list.cAlthough we received some form of compensation, all opinions remain our own. Every New Year’s, I make a...

For the first time in my daughter's life, she's spending the summer away from her mommy. Up until now, her dad and I made monthly road trips, ensuring she spent quality time with both sides of her family on...

Dear Diary, I’ve attended the funerals of five family members--my sister, my aunt, my two cousins and my nanny. I lost them all to HIV. As I mourn their deaths, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll be...