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;...
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...
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...
Valentina and I recently attended our first fashion press day event. Fittingly it was Mothercare. I’m sure I’ve said how fond I am their stores. Mother care was a life saviour to me when I was still anxious about being out alone with my babies and breastfeeding. I...
I come from a generation were learning was more about drilling than making the experience fun. The idea that learning could be fun had not yet began to be explored. Competition is high on a small island. What we learnt and how well we performed academically was...
It’s been a of couple months since Angelo has begun using the ‘L’ word. Sometimes, he’ll nozzle up to me like a puppy and says “I love you mummy”. I simply melt and my heart feels so full of love for him too. Other times in the middle of me scolding him he’ll say “I...
