by admin.maria | Aug 2, 2018 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Motherhood and Beauty, Motherhood and Fashion, Well-Being, Women's Health
Perish thought that women in Caribbean walk around scantily clad on their tropical island. There is a dress code for everything. Believe it or not we are quite conservative, unless, it’s Carnival or there’s a fete. As a pre-teen, I was bigger than my peers and looked...
by admin.maria | Apr 11, 2018 | Expat, Lifestyle, Mixed Heritage, Mixed Race Families, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
When I decided to have children, I was sure I knew what I was doing. Hubby and I were, raised in a similar style. Surly, we could raise ‘good people’. What I was not prepared for was how different it would be parenting in a foreign country. The struggle was real;...
by admin.maria | Mar 1, 2018 | Families, Fatherhood, Film Making, Interviews, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
People of colour are slowly beginning to see ourselves and our lives portrayed on screen. Of course, there is scope for improvement but it good to acknowledge the shift. I dare say if there are more of us behind the camera, then the telling of our stories will grow...
by admin.maria | Jan 17, 2018 | Lifestyle, Milestones, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting
As a parent you may worry about whether or not you’re doing a good job raising your child(ren). I tune in to my children’s conversations. I observe how they interact with each other. I’ve noticed how they speak and behave gives me an indication of what I’m doing right...
by admin.maria | Nov 21, 2017 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, Well-Being
After Angelo was born, I felt as though I lost myself. He was very rarely settled. Even after being fed, he cried a lot due to colic. It wasn’t until he was a toddler that I finally felt as though I was finding my feet. I’d begun attending a postnatal depression...
by admin.maria | Nov 18, 2017 | Lifestyle, Motherhood, PND, Well-Being
I often write about my children’s milestones but I’ve written on for myself over the years. Recently, I’ve been looking at my blog, thinking about moving forward as a freelance writer and professional blogger. It got me to thinking about where I’ve come from. When I...
