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All emotions are acceptable, but not all behaviors

All emotions are acceptable, but not all behaviors are. It’s ok to admit to kids when we’ve made a mistake or we’re having a rough time 💖

Via @manifestdestini

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Swipe for more solidarity and validation! Your parents’ inability to deal with your emotions in a healthy way was not about you. It was about their own emotional immaturity and lack of tools. @sitwithwhit

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From @grodriguezlemus.

The best 😭❤️😭❤️ #grandparents #gra

The best 😭❤️😭❤️

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OKAY! Here’s what we’re not going to do.

We’re not going to pretend it’s “racist” to focus one week not only on celebration, but also highlighting the discrimination and marginalization faced by women of color. It’s not “divisive.” The divide is already there. Black Breastfeeding Week sheds light on it.

Black Breastfeeding Week was created because Black women saw a need for it and made it happen. Women of color are more likely than white women to experience unnecessary birth interventions, which can impact breastfeeding. Women of color are less likely to receive breastfeeding support after birth. The Black community is more likely to face health issues associated with not breastfeeding. Women of color regularly report being offered formula instead of breastfeeding support because of assumptions made by medical professionals. Research on medical professionals shows a shocking level of conscious and unconscious racism.

No, breastfeeding is not “the same” for everyone. Yes, it is about race. To the ~some not all~ white women who do this stuff, stop. Not everything has to be about us all the time.

#blackbreastfeedingweek #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactivist #naturalparenting #racism #racist #whitesupremacy #whiteprivilege

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“Happy BlackBreastfeedingWeek!

Statistics show that my beautiful black queens tend to be less educated in the area of breastfeeding and lactation than any other race. HELP IS NEEDED!

Black babies tend to have the highest infant mortality rate. HELP IS NEEDED!

Black women have had less access to the care they need. HELP IS NEEDED!

I’m so glad that Black Breastfeeding Week is now a trend. This has been the best decision of my life with both of my beautiful babies. In our community, this is overlooked. Breastfeeding has provided my babies with the “Liquid Gold” that they need to remain healthy. My babies have remained healthy and are growing beautifully.

If I could give some advice to my Black sisters who aspire to breastfeed but have reservations because they feel they aren’t educated enough…

1. JUST DO IT. Try your best. The first few weeks may be painful but I promise you it gets easier. You’ll create the most beautiful bond between you and your baby. The sacrifice is worth the reward!

2. Take a stand. Every mother is entitled to meet with a Lactation Specialist after child birth before leaving the hospital. Even if you do not have questions, request to meet with someone! Do not pass it up.

3. Build a supply. You get a free hospital grade breast pump through your insurance. Many people don’t know, but you do. If you do not have insurance, reach out to clinics or mothers whom previously had babies that are no longer nursing. They may donate one.

4. Believe in yourself! You’ve got this mama! Join Breastfeeding groups on Facebook or feel free to reach out to me with questions (I am not a lactation specialist). I don’t mind sharing my experiences and what has worked for me.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of my BREAST FRIENDS , Cali & Chloè.”

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These two sweet potatoes 💖💖 They’re like t

These two sweet potatoes 💖💖 They’re like this every day. First thing in the morning they snuggle with me, then with each other. It’s funny because people used to question me for cosleeping, saying things like “How long will they be in your bed, until college??” They’re both independent, solid sleepers now (as is commonly the case when kids have a happy, healthy association with sleep; we need systemic changes in this country so more parents can nurture their kids to sleep vs worrying about sleep training due to capitalism, lack of maternity leave, returning to work, etc.). But I always loved the idea of my kids continuing to hop into my bed, snuggle up under the same blanket, being loving and affectionate 🥰💖

#cosleeping #snuggles #siblings #gentleparenting #attachementparenting #consciousparenting #freeyourkids #naturalparenting

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Why building trust is critical in relationships.

A relationship is like a house, you need solid walls and a solid foundation to keep the house up, and to put the roof on.

If a house only had 4 walls, 2 of the walls are trust.

If you have ever tried building a lego house with only 2 walls, you will know it’s not going to support the roof.

So if you want a long term love filled with dreams, travel, fun and building a life together…

…prioritizing trust and trustworthy actions is key to a successful, stable and satisfying long term relationship.

The trust/house theory is adapted from the @gottman #soundrelationshiphouse

This post is for informational purposes.

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