Motherhood in Black & White

Original Air Date: January 31,2021 | Re-release: February 2,2025

As Black History Month kicks off, we’re revisiting an important conversation from 2021 about what this month means to us and how we celebrate it as mothers and lifelong learners. 

 In this episode, Kaanji and Tara reflect on the significance of Black History Month, how we approach it in our families, and the ways we can ensure it’s not just a once-a-year event but an ongoing journey of learning and appreciation.

We discuss:
✔️ Why Black History Month still matters today for all of us, regardless of ethnic and cultural backgrounds
✔️ Ways to celebrate and engage
✔️ The importance of representation 
✔️ How we can move beyond performative gestures to real education and action. 

Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode is a great reminder that Black history is American history.  

Let’s continue the conversation! How do you celebrate Black History Month? Share your thoughts with us on social media. 

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In this episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss their experiences in this midlife period, reflect on adolescence, and discuss personal, professional and parenting challenges in their middlescence.  Listen as they share stories of their teenage years, ways their teenage sons differ from them at those ages, and what would most surprise their adolescent selves about their lives. 

In this new episode, our hosts jump into summer break plans and how it’s different with older kids.  Kaanji and Tara discuss the laziness of teenage summers, what they’re each doing for their own self care, and the best season of all - Gemini Season!  

There’s a phrase that’s crept up in parenting circles and social media sites during the past few months; it’s not a new term, but it’s having a resurgence. 

This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss kinkeeping and ways that women can ease the emotional labor burden.  

Our hosts also take time to catch up on their lives, updates on their children, and Kaanji’s milestone birthday. 

Our hosts are back again this week and feeling nostalgic. Join Kaanji and Tara as they reflect on the past four seasons and each share five lessons learned from three years of podcasting. As usual, their comments range from honest and heartfelt to hilarious and off-the-wall. Tune in to find out the one lesson they both agree on. 

In another new episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss recent research around the two-parent privilege. Listen as our hosts debate whether a two-parent privilege exists and share their upbringing stories.  Join the discussion around why it’s important to be inclusive of all family structures and learn what our hosts think about definitions of success for children.

In their return from an extended hiatus, Kaanji and Tara are back to discuss the reasons for their podcasting break and their significant life and parenting updates. Listen as they reflect on how their predictions for 2023 have played out thus far.  Join the conversation and catch up with our hosts in this must-listen to episode.  

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In this final episode of 2022 (and Season 4!), our hosts review big moments from this calendar year.  Kaanji and Tara review highs and lows from the last 12 months, both personally and in pop culture.  The verdict is in: 2022 was a wild one!  One resolution they both agree on - more concerts in 2023!  

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Are you ready for a home remodel or refresh in 2023? This week, Kaanji and Tara chat with designer Jo Gifford about Kaanji's recent home renovation. Jo shares tips on how to update your living spaces on a budget and trends for 2023. 

Connect with our guest, designer Jo Gifford of JO GIFFORD DESIGNS:

Instagram: @jogifforddesigns

Pinterest: @jogifforddesigns

LinkedIn: JO GIFFORD DESIGNS

Website: www.jogifforddesigns.com

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Kaanji and Tara share their thoughts on mom shaming, self shame, and how social media contributes to a culture of comparison. Tune in and listen as our hosts discuss their own experiences of shame and how they strive to parent unashamedly.

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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce

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