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 | Oct 9, 2017 | Expat, Faith, Lifestyle, Parenting
It’s often said it takes a village to raise a child; that certainly was the case in my life. When I was able to read in write, I became the scribe for my grandmother. Many times her letters to her children overseas, my aunts and uncles, were usually about deaths in...
by Maria Tumolo | Jun 16, 2017 | Parenting, Personal Development, Race Relations
When I saw that Motherhood- Reconstructed was hosting an event on Raising Excellence, I knew it was an event I needed to attend. Unfortunately, I was unable to do so. Then, Today, I managed to catch Tamu Thomas’ (one half of Motherhood-Reconstructed) video on her...
by Maria Tumolo | Mar 23, 2017 | Expat, Family Recreation, London, Motherhood, Outdoor Activities, Parenting
There’s something about London on a sunny day. I remember the moment I feel in love with London. New to The City, armed with the Lonely Planet guide book I was gifted by my Cambridge family, it took me an hour over to find Tate Modern gallery. I’m still crap at...
