This week, Kaanji andTara discuss their changing relationships with their pre-teen sons and share how they are working to keep those bonds strong as their kids grow into adulthood. As usual, our hosts look to pop culture to help, as the conversation views parent/child relationships through the lens of some well-known movies.  Listen as Kaanji shares the person she idolizes the most, which surprises Tara and may surprise you as well.

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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
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Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

This week, listen to a throwback episode from October 2020, when our guests sat down and chatted with child counselor Jenny Gomez about how to talk to our kids about anxiety-inducing events like puberty and political unrest. The conversation is as relevant in 2021 as it was when it first aired.  Stay tuned for tips on how to navigate challenging conversations with our kiddos.

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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
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IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

Our hosts are back from a hiatus to kick off Season Two. The discussion centers on self care, how they replenish their spirits in this season, and how they cultivate their children's well being.  Kaanji and Tara share their tips for changing your environment, disengaging from screens, and avoiding the overscheduling trap. Listen to the end for Kaanji's alliterative commitment to this season's self-care strategy.

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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

It's our podcasting 1 year anniversary and we are celebrating with this hilarious and introspective episode featuring clips and highlights from this year's favorite moments and guests.  If you have been listening since day one or this is your first day listening, you will be entertained by this week's episode.



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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
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IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

This week, we discuss the transformation that comes along with parenting, and Kaanji and Tara share how their lives and personalities have changed since they have become parents. Listen to learn more about our hosts' teenage personalities and the most positive ways that motherhood has shaped their identities.

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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
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IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

This week, Kaanji and Tara talk about double standards, unfairness, and injustices. From small daily moments like missing out on a piece of pizza to larger social debates such as Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension to the Olympics, unfairness is a constant in life, yet difficult for kids to understand. Stay tuned to hear the tough life lessons that Kaanji and Tara share with their kids.



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Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
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IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

In the spirit of Independence Day, Kaanji and Tara talk about the importance of independence in a context separate from this national holiday—raising children. They share their personal challenges and successes when it comes to raising independent children, and talk to their intern Pip about a path of independence leading up to her college years.



Connect with us:
Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

We love intentionally, we learn intentionally, we live intentionally, but sometimes, we forget about parenting intentionally. This week, Kaanji and Tara create a roadmap for anyone who wants to parent with intentionality.  They discuss their experiences and share simple, mindful ways to approach this parenting style. Listen to the end to find out what summer Olympic sport Tara is most looking forward to.




Connect with us:
Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

How do you give and receive love to your kids and your loved ones? This week, we talk about all things love - Loving Day and love languages. We begin with an important discussion on Juneteenth and then share how we honor our kids' and partners' love languages and explain why we should all follow the Platinum Rule.

5 Love Languages Test: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Connect with us:
Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar

This week, Kaanji and Tara sit down with Jessica Nazario, who discusses the steps she has taken to transition back into the workforce after taking a sabbatical to stay home with her children.  Jessica shares her insights and offers suggestions for any mom who may be looking to re-enter the workforce. Listen to the end to find out the Bday gift Kaanji received from Tara this year that she calls the best present she has ever received.

Connect with us:
Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar