Category: Parenting

Austin Texas, Authors, Books, Children, Connecting, Education, Inspiration, Latest Issue, Motivation, Parenting

Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

Written by: Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the pleasure of speaking with a great person who has gone through a transformative journey and has a powerful story to share through her new book. The book title says it all and if you know Madelyn Patterson this book was written to help others feel comfortable when interacting with someone who has a tracheostomy aka as a Trach, … Continue reading Madelyn Patterson’s New Book: It’s Okay To Ask: What Is That Sticking Out Of Your Neck?

Unknown's avatarDamita M-SLeave a comment
Black Women, Children, Digital Magazine, Feature Story, Health and Wellness, Parenting, Talk Of The Week, Ujima Magazine

Darline Turner Mamas on Bedrest and Beyond

The new issue of Ujima is all about creating safe spaces for Black women. The issue features Darline Turner, founder of Mamas on Bedrest and Beyond. She talks about how her business assist women have healthy babies. We hope you will enjoy this issue. Damita Miller-Shanklin Editor-in-Chief Continue reading Darline Turner Mamas on Bedrest and Beyond

Unknown's avatarDamita M-SLeave a comment
Black Men, Children, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Inspiration, Parenting, Ujima Magazine

Remembering Our Fathers

Damita Miller-Shanklin Happy Father’s Day to all the great fathers in the world. Fathers are the force behind our mothers. Some fathers do not get the praise they deserve. My father has been gone since 1993 and I miss him very much. So, celebrate Father’s Day by telling your father you love and appreciate him for all he has done for you.  Continue reading Remembering Our Fathers

Unknown's avatarDamita M-SLeave a comment
Austin Texas, Children, Community, Digital Magazine, Education, Health and Wellness, Parenting, Ujima Magazine

Resource for Finding Baby Formula

Provided by City of Austin Communications Additional information is available here.   APH Resources   Mom’s Place Lactation Support Center operates as a clinic and training center where mothers can receive breastfeeding assistance from registered nurses and lactation consultants. Appointments can be made by calling 512-972-6700, and a toll-free breastfeeding hotline can be reached by calling 1-800-514-6667.   Family Connects works to support families after the birth of a newborn. Nurses … Continue reading Resource for Finding Baby Formula

Unknown's avatarDamita M-SLeave a comment
Community, Health and Wellness, Parenting, Ujima

AWADAE- Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome and Epilesy

Karen Duncan, the owner of Peeks Cruises and Tours, has created a foundation that allows families, who have children or adult children with a disablility,  go on a vacation. Many families who have loved ones with disabilities do not go on vacations because they are caught up in the day to day life of caring for that person. The trips allow the family to have … Continue reading AWADAE- Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome and Epilesy

Unknown's avatarDamita M-SLeave a comment