Melanated Mom

I love creatives! Doesn’t mean that all of my kids will be creatives but if I see anything I can help them develop I jump on the chance to do so. In today’s episode I talk with my cousin about how to raise creatives when you have multiple children. She had some helpful tips for keeping the kids in the game while staying in the game yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Mental illness is real and black children are suffering from it. Who was raised in a home where you were told what happens in our home stays in our home? Our parents were trying to protect us and protect their space but I think hearing things like that said can cause a child to stuff and mass a lot of what needs to be talked about. I am not a mental health expert but I know what pain looks like from not speaking your truth. Today, Shyla is sharing her story of how she dealt with mental illness in her home and was still able to keep her sanity in the process. This interview is truly transparent. Shyla continues to encourages children and adults. She has a book entitled Brite Saves the Day where she tells children it is ok to be different. Her book can be found in Barnes and Noble. She also has a radio show called Listen Up where her guest talk about the how life’s lesson have blessed them. Check her out on itsttr.com every other tues @7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

This episode is about one of my greatest comeback moments. Never underestimate the comeback, as a matter of fact expect the comeback to be better than the original version of you. I know that when the “winter” life moments show up it feels as if we will never recover BUT don’t believe the hype. Your best is yet to come! Please stay connected with me on all my social media outlets. Read my blogs on www.melanatedmom.com check me out on FB at Melanated-Mom and find me on IG @melanatedmompodcast My twitter account needs work but it is there and I can be found @melanatedmom1. Hope to chat with you all soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Deanna and I continue our conversation on her homeschooling journey. If you missed the first part of our interview please go back and check it out. She is dropping knowledge! She is honest about the journey not being all rainbows but speaks to the rewards being far greater than the work she put in. Follow Deanna on her social accounts. She can be found at dyergirltakesworld.com on IG at dyergirl32 and on FB at Deanna Dyer Music. She is doing some amazing things and you definitely want to be a part of her journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Join me on this episode where I am talking to a homeschool mom friend, Deanna Dyer, If you have ever had questions about homeschooling or want to know how someone survives the day to day life at home with kids all day this will bless your life! Deanna doesn’t sugarcoat the experience but lets us know it is possible if we desire to do so. Outside of being a home school mom Deanna is following her own dreams! Check out what is doing outside of homeschooling. She has a beautiful voice and is focusing on her music and bringing the joy of the Lord, through song. Follow her at Dyergirltakesworld.com on IG dyergirl32 and on FB Deanna Dyer Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Sometimes we need to quit...quitting is always met with a negative connotation but we need to learn when to put things down. In this episode come listen to where I decided to quit in order to move forward. Please subscribe to the podcast so that it can reach you and others on a regular basis. Met me over on my website at www.melanatedmom.com. Follow me on social media...on FB I am Melanated-Mom, on IG I can be found at Melanatedmompodcast and on Twitter @melanatedmom1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Today I am talking to Danni from JusSayin podcast. We are discussing raising kids and going into the empty nesting years. Danni is fun and funny and has raised five kids on her own and has a lot of great nuggets to stay in the game to parent with love and patience. Stay tuned for more great things from this wonderful lady. JusSayin podcast airs on Tuesdays and can be found on all major platforms. Here are all the places you can find Danni on social... IG- jussayinpodcast Twitter-ijspodcast Facebook- Imjustsayinpodcast You can also support her podcast at Patreon.com/ijs17 As you heard she is in the mist of finishing her first book so I will keep you all posted on when it is released. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Coming to you with another message to encourage you to live your best life! Our kids need to see us shine so that they know it is ok to show up to the world with the gifts that have been placed on the inside of them. Mamas let’s learn how to continue to encourage the shine in each other. We all have the ability to be great and there is room for us all at the table. Stay connected with me at melanatedmom.com and check me out on social at Melanated-Mom on FB, mealanatedmompodcast on IG and @melanatedmom1 on Twitter. Please don’t forget to hit the subscribe button when you listen. The more that you share and subscribe to the podcast the more people that I can reach. As always, I appreciate you!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

*No Spoiler Alert* in this episode I discuss my thoughts after watching the recent mini series released on The Central Park Five. We need to find ways to allow our black and brown children to live the lives they deserve. If you are listening and want to give your opinions on this episode please leave me a voice message. I would love to include your voice messages in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

In this episode I talk to my husband about how he feels about all the crazy parenting techniques I continue to come up with. This is our real life silliness toned down just a little bit. Don’t forget to join me over at meleanatedmom.com to read my blogs. Join me on my social media pages for more conversations. On FB melanated-mom on IG melanatedmompodcast and on Twitter @melanatedmom1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support