Transitioning to Motherhood Heather Hopson February 26, 2016 Baby, Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom, Raising a Baby Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is partnering with The Motherhood and Northwood Services to discuss what happens when you start something new and how you can balance work and family. Although compensated...
How Love Changed Me Heather Hopson February 14, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Before I became a mom, I rarely hosted holidays at my house. In the past decade, I made Thanksgiving dinner twice and a Christmas brunch once. I can cook. I just don't like to cook, well...
Chemically Treating Your Child’s Hair Heather Hopson February 4, 2016 Uncategorized 2 Comments Dear Diary, Growing up, there was a right of passage for little brown girls. Nope, I'm not talking about getting their periods. I'm talking about getting perms. A perm, also known as a relaxer,...
#BlackHistoryMonth Black Mom Bloggers Heather Hopson February 1, 2016 Uncategorized 10 Comments Dear Diary, Recently, my sister and I had a conversation about what we call Stacy Shenanigans. If you haven't heard, actress Stacy Dash spoke about about segregation on Fox News. And of course, her...
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Black History Month With Kids Heather Hopson January 28, 2016 Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, I can't believe it's February! It seems like just moments ago, our family unwrapped Christmas presents and counted down to the New Year. Our celebration continues into the month of February...
Video: Do Doctors Care if You Shave? Heather Hopson January 26, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, What goes through a gynecologist's mind during an examination? Do doctors care if you shave in advance of a check up? I always wondered if my gynecologist paid attention to the details down...