Hello friends! I wanted to let you know that I’ll be taking a short break from The League but! I will be back- that you can be sure of. In the meantime, why not share your favourite episode with a friend? And if you haven’t done so already I encourage you to rate and review the show. Your support is greatly appreciated. I look forward to our next League Assembly.

Continuing on with the theme of mental wellness, this week I talk about what self care looks like for me as someone that lives with bipolar disorder. I’m also giving away 7-day passes to anyone that would like to explore yoga as a part of their self care routine! You can login whenever, wherever and try a class that fits your needs, whether you’re a beginner yogi or one of those people that can pretzel! Just send an email to [email protected] !

This week I share my story about my mental health struggles and the challenges I've faced over the years.  It's my hope that it'll give you the courage to seek help if you need it, or to reach out and help a love one that is struggling too. Check this wonderful TedTalk on depression too! The link is right below :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE&ab_channel=TED Share your thoughts on this episode!  Send me an email: [email protected] Remember to subscribe so you...

Greetings to The League! This is a short note from League Headquarters to you to let you know that there are some minor administrative changes that ultimately will make for smoother operations. Episodes will now drop *Mondays* at 12:00AM (think of it as an extension of your weekend😉). I appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting soon!

Austism Spectrum Disorder.  What is it? How does it affect children and their daily lives?  What challenges do parents with children who have autism face? These are all great questions, and Martina and I unpack her experience to gain a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. And please, please, please!  Don't let your curiosity or education on autism start and end here.  Below are some resources that can get you started on your own journey of enlightenment about autism.  Let's...

Helping your child uncover their talent can be the beginning of their wildest dreams coming true. Uncovering that talent takes a curious mind and a supportive environment. This week I’ll share a few ideas I’ve learnt along the way on why and how to nurture talent in your child.  And don't forget to visit the blog www.wdnsdyschld.com The space is still under construction but there already three blog posts I'm almost certain you'll enjoy reading. Share your thoughts on the topics discussed on...

Hey my beautiful mamas and all you precious child-raisers- it’s a *surprise* mini-episode. I did not see this coming at all, but when my good friend Kimmy shared this with me this morning- I immediately thought of you- The League! This is too good to wait a whole week to share. Listen to Tanya Hayle’s talk about the challenges we as black moms face, and the wonderful and necessary work she and her community at Black Moms Connection are doing to support Black moms.  Head on over to...

On this week’s episode I am joined by my wonderful and amazing mama-friend Zailey! We chat about what form her village has taken in her journey of motherhood, what she’s learnt from her experience and her hopes for her beautiful brown-skinned baby, Ash.

This week, my good friend and talented theatre actor, Nomsa Sibanda, joins me to talk about her journey of motherhood, her wonderful village and discovering and nurturing her son’s talent. Remember to follow me on Twitter.  I'm @auntycoconut, and visit the blog! www.wdnsdyschld.com

On this week's episode I'm talking about something that we all know is happening- but not many people want to talk about- Corporal Punishment.  I'll be sharing what research has found on the intended and unintended consequences of corporal punishment.    The researcher who's work I based this episode on is Elizabeth Gershoff of The University of Texas at Austin. Her paper, More Harm Than Good: A Summary Of Scientific Research On The Intended And Unintended Effects Of Corporal Punishment On...

This week I’m talking about talking to children R-E-S-P-E-C-T-fully.  Yes, Aretha was also talking about our beautiful brown-skinned babies when she sang “find out what it means to me!” Talking to our children with respect is a fundamental aspect of building them up to show up in the world as their full selves; with chests proud, chins up and knowing that they have a right to take up space and be heard.  I also introduce my new blog! https://wdnsdyschld.com/ Check it out- I think you’ll like...

On this week’s League of Evil moms, I’ll talk about what child development experts have to say about raising resilient children, the science behind it, and how to give your children more of it.

This week’s episode delves into what it means to give your child a voice and why it’s so important that they have one. I’ll be talking about the benefits of giving your child a voice, what can happen if you fail to :( and finally, tips from experts on strategies you can employ in your parenting to encourage your little one’s voice. Here are the resources I used to put together this...

Hello everyone and welcome to the League of Evil Moms! (Muaahahahahaaa!) Ok don’t panic! We are moms- but we’re not evil- I promise! In this very first episode ever, I talk about the experience and journey of motherhood, specifically as African mothers, raising our children in the western diaspora. Grab a seat and get cozy. The League has assembled.