When Your Child Says, "You're Not My Real Mom," Raise Magazine
When Your Child Says, “You’re Not My Real Mom”
I knew it was inevitable, that one of them would say it eventually, but I…
New York Legalizes Paid Surrogacy, Other States Should Follow
Congratulations to New York for at last enacting legislation that helps create families. Meanwhile, in…
Black Boy Joy Thomishia Booker Hey Carter!
Hey Carter! Books: Celebrating Brown And Black Boy Joy
Thomishia Booker's children’s book series features “happy Black children living their happy Black Lives.” Thomishia…
How To Stop Washing Your Hair Every Day
Tips from celebrity hair stylist Roxie Baker. Plus, her favorite dry shampoos for busy moms.…
Your Child’s Curiosity About Their Birth Family Is Natural, Raise Magazine
Your Child’s Curiosity About Their Birth Family Is Natural
Look no further than the popularity of ancestry and DNA kits as proof, even for…
Why I Stopped Saying "I Missed You" To My Stepson, Raise Magazine
Why I Stopped Saying “I Miss You” To My Stepson
“I missed you so much last week.” It was meant to be a sweet comment,…
Raising A Reader During A Pandemic, Raise Magazine
Raising A Reader During A Pandemic
Chicago mom and teacher Jurema Gorham set out to start a book club for her…
Celebrating Holidays Around The World, Raise Magazine
Celebrating Holidays Around The World
Forget the cookies. In Australia, kids leave out cold beer and cake for Santa. If…
Our Holiday Custody Schedule, Raise Magazine
Our Holiday Custody Schedule
Even though our boys are grown, we still stick to the holiday schedule from our…
2020 Gift Guide For Anyone Buying My Kid A Present, Raise Magazine
2020 Gift Guide For Anyone Buying My Kid A Present
You see a STEAM toy, I see another homework assignment. My kid is spoiled. With…