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From Sand to Stone: Building a New Foundation for Black Breastfeeding

Plato said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” How something starts often impacts if and how it thrives or falters.  This is certainly true of the Black breastfeeding experience. Ever since we arrived in this country as enslaved people, our breastfeeding journey has been systematically undermined. Our milk was often not…

5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Back to School Anxiety

5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Back to School Anxiety By Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT, IFECMHS @consciousmommy Jump to a Section: Create a Calendar Validate Their Feelings Utilize Books or Stories to Explore Fears Avoid Morning Screen Time Prioritize AM/PM Connection Returning to school can be an exciting time for some children.  But for others, Back…

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