I try not to form opinions or comment on what gossip blogs constitute as newsworthy information about celebrities and their children, because in general, I don’t get how any of someone else’s life is any of my concern. But when a story was made about Blue Ivy’s biological sex and Beyonce’s mothering abilities after this picture hit the net, I felt the need to speak up…. More
Walmart Accuses White Father of Kidnapping His Biracial Daughters
In 2013, it should be understood that families come in all shapes, sizes and colors. But at a Walmart in Prince William County, Virginia, a man was stopped when they thought he was kidnapping his own daughters,… More
Why I Wanted to Slap the Parents at the Playground
It started out as an ordinary Saturday. My daughter and I ate pancakes and sausage with Dora the Explorer and sang along to Spanglish songs. … More
11 Things I’ve Learned as a Mom of Two
It’s been three years since I became a mom. Three years since I first breastfed a baby and struggled with questions of night feedings, naps, when to start solids, and how to find and maintain myself as a woman and as a mother. … More
“Untold Stories of Motherhood” Aren’t Always Pretty, But They’re Full of Love
Mother's Day is approaching, meaning there are a lot of cliches to be had. Motherhood is the best thing to happen to me, my husband and 2.5 children. While that's the truth for a lot ... More
Would You Let a Friend Breastfeed Your Baby?
For Lisa C. Baker at Mommyish, the only problem she had when she was breastfeeding her first child was not getting a break. … More
When Nosy Strangers Ask “Are Your Kids Mixed?”
“What’s your daughter mixed with?” asked the cashier at the value grocery store I often frequented as a new mom with my, then, three-month old daughter. She was smiling then, so I knew that her question was well intentioned, … More
Survey Finds 3 Kids is the Most Stressful Number
Parents know one child is tough but how many children has parents at their wit’s end? According to a TodayMOMS.com, having three children is when parents really have a hard time…. More
Holly Robinson Peete on How the Whole Family Faces Autism
In the last 20 years, autism has become a major health concern, and Holly Robinson Peete has perhaps been the biggest spokesperson for the cause…. More
Why I Didn’t Date Until My Daughter’s First Birthday
I remember it like it was yesterday. One Super Bowl Sunday, I called my long-term boyfriend (and baby-to-be’s father) and asked if we were still attending a friend’s football party. … More
Karlyn Percil, From Oprah’s Life Story Project: Talks Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse
Molestation and rape are traditionally taboo subject matters, especially within West Indian cultures. So when a person comes forward with their story about abuse, the world should take notice. Rarely do we stumble upon those who can carry the weight of their troubles, while facing adversity straight in the face. If you never met someone who could, Mommynoire would love to introduce you to Karlyn Percil, a child sex abuse survivor who was recently featured on Oprah’s OWN: The Life Project – where she shared her painful ordeal…. More
Amber Rose on Having a C-Section
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa were so happy to welcome their baby boy into the world in February. We loved how Amber glowed throughout her pregnancy but things didn’t go so smoothly at delivery…. More
