Motherhood & Family
Motherhood & Family
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"Not another parenting podcast?!.. You're right, it's not another parenting podcast..."
Black Ballad
Watch Skin Rituals – A Short Film About Skincare, Esteem & Motherhood
Friday 7 June 2024 8:00 AM
Tabby Kibugi
The Struggles That Queer Black Women Face When Starting A Family
Wednesday 24 April 2024 8:00 AM
"I was the first to be adopted. The next one, Margaret, was white British, as was my brother John. I then had another brother who was half South Asian, and then the youngest two were black Caribbean girls."
– Meet The Black British Women Who Identify As Transracial
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: How The Bedtime Routine Helps To Ease Mum Guilt
Sunday 14 April 2024 11:59 PM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Maternal Healthcare Battle For Us Is Far From Over
Sunday 25 February 2024 11:56 PM
"For a long time Black British mothers were invisible. We weren't in the adverts for nappies or follow on milk, we weren't in the parenting magazines or modelling maternity wear on the high street."
– Why Black Ballad Are Taking Over HuffPost UK
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Tabby Kibugi
Young, Black Women Feel Like They Can No Longer Afford Motherhood
Wednesday 17 January 2024 8:00 AM
Shalom Esene
Why Black Women Are Opting Out Of Labour This Holiday Season
Tuesday 12 December 2023 8:00 AM
"On the first full day of my period, I called the clinic to book my baseline scan for the following day. This scan, as you can imagine, is even more uncomfortable."
– I Finally Decided To Freeze My Eggs: Here's What Happened Step-By-Step
Claudette Parry Laws
One Black Woman’s Quest To Preserve Her Father’s Legacy
Tuesday 31 October 2023 8:00 AM
Jendella Benson
No, Seriously: We Need To Talk About Where Things Go Wrong For Men
Wednesday 11 October 2023 12:00 PM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Names & The Power To Celebrate Our Stories & Culture
Sunday 8 October 2023 11:30 PM
"I loved children and did want to be a mother one day, but the fears and worries that plagued me truly deterred me."
– Confronting My Childhood And Righting My Parents' Wrongs
Jaz Morrison
The Mamahood Space Is Combatting Mum Loneliness In Birmingham
Thursday 5 October 2023 8:00 AM
Lisa Tadiwa
Yes, You Can Love Your Kids But Still Not Enjoy Motherhood
Friday 29 September 2023 8:00 AM
Tabby Kibugi
Some Black Women Choose To Be Single Parents: They Tell Us Why
Tuesday 12 September 2023 8:00 AM
Marie Gentles
How We Can Create Emotionally Supportive Environments For Teenagers
Wednesday 6 September 2023 10:30 AM
Diana Anyakwo
What It’s Like Growing Up With A Parent Who Has A Mental Illness
Thursday 31 August 2023 8:00 AM
Beryn Orera
The Joys & Challenges Of Caring For Children With Disabilities
Tuesday 1 August 2023 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Keke Palmer & Saying No To Toxic Masculinity
Sunday 9 July 2023 11:30 PM
Preen Chakadonha
How Grieving My Father Taught Me More About Zimbabwean Culture
Thursday 15 June 2023 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Abbott Ele. & The Importance Of Friends As Family
Sunday 16 April 2023 11:30 PM
"I’ve had to really question my mother over the years, not attack her, but genuinely ask how her thought process works."
– How I'm Helping My Mother Overcome Internalised Misogyny
Jamila Pereira
Three Mothers On The Profound Grief Of Losing Their Children
Friday 17 March 2023 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: It Should Be OK To Admit That Motherhood Is Hard
Sunday 12 March 2023 11:30 PM
Tobi Asare
Balancing Career & Family And Navigating Your Needs In The Workplace
Thursday 9 March 2023 2:00 PM
Madeline Wilson-Ojo
'Cash Is Queen' Is The Finance Book Every Black Girl Needs
Tuesday 7 March 2023 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Being A Black Parent Has Been Far Too Challenging
Sunday 12 February 2023 11:30 PM
Jamila Pereira
Unlearning The Stigma Around Addiction In Black Communities
Thursday 9 February 2023 8:00 AM
Nova Reid
Why Black Women Need To Claim Our Autonomy Unapologetically
Wednesday 8 February 2023 8:00 AM
Edisana Stephen
How Gentle Parenting Can Stop The Cycle Of Generational Trauma
Monday 6 February 2023 8:00 AM
Faith Zvorufura
What They Don't Tell You About The First Year Of Marriage
Friday 20 January 2023 8:00 AM
Amber Akaunu
My Journey Connecting With My Nigerian And Brazilian Heritage
Wednesday 18 January 2023 8:00 AM
Ata-owaji Victor
In 2023, What Does ‘Sending Money Back Home’ Look Like?
Monday 16 January 2023 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: How My Daughter Helped Reconnect With My Hair
Sunday 4 December 2022 11:00 PM
Tito Kolawole
Love, Honour & My Anxiety With Yoruba Cultural Formalities
Tuesday 29 November 2022 8:00 AM
Tracey Nash
The Lessons And Values Black Women Can Learn From Our Elders
Wednesday 23 November 2022 8:00 AM
Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
Exist Loudly: Celebrating Chosen Families In Queer Black Spaces
Thursday 20 October 2022 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Celebrating Yourself Can Be An Act Of Joy & Defiance
Sunday 18 September 2022 11:00 PM
Jendella Benson
Nana Mensah On Capturing The First Generation Daughter Experience
Tuesday 30 August 2022 8:00 AM
Arese Sylvester
Let's Talk Honestly About The Reality Of Being The Firstborn Daughter
Friday 29 July 2022 8:00 AM
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Estare Areola On Creativity, Young Motherhood, Sustainability & Doubt
Tuesday 26 July 2022 8:00 AM
Iman Mohamed
How Somali Women Built Community Networks In London During The 90s
Wednesday 20 July 2022 8:00 AM
Foyin Ejilola
How Postpartum Snapback Pressure Can Endanger The Health Of New Mums
Thursday 14 July 2022 8:00 AM
Nikki Onafuye
Sasha Ellese & Krept Talk Business, Co-Parenting & Nala's Baby
Monday 27 June 2022 1:00 PM
Madeline Wilson-Ojo
Why I Quit My Job In The Middle Of A 'Cost Of Living' Crisis
Monday 27 June 2022 8:00 AM
Christine Makuve
31 Years & Counting: How Black Love Survives Migration & More
Tuesday 14 June 2022 8:00 AM
Rene Germain
'The Black Tax', Our Cost Of Living Crisis & Family Obligation
Tuesday 7 June 2022 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Celebrating The Black Pearsons From This Is Us
Sunday 29 May 2022 11:30 PM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide (Bonus): Imperfect Women, Imperfect Mothers
Sunday 29 May 2022 8:00 AM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: Mum Guilt, The Importance Of Community & More
Sunday 22 May 2022 8:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter - Nothing Can Match The Joy Of Physical Spaces For BW
Sunday 1 May 2022 11:00 PM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: Let's Talk About SEX...again! (with Angella, Uche
Sunday 1 May 2022 8:00 AM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: Free Black Mothers Raising Free Black Children
Sunday 24 April 2022 8:00 AM
Siana Bangura
The Importance Of Managing Family Expectations To Live A Healthy Life
Tuesday 12 April 2022 6:00 AM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: When To Tell Your Kids They’re Black (with Dr Beve
Sunday 10 April 2022 8:00 AM
Niki Igbaroola
Patriarchy, Weddings And The Importance Of Our Maiden Names
Tuesday 5 April 2022 6:00 AM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: Dual Heritage Dilemmas (with Abigail & Ibianga)
Sunday 3 April 2022 8:00 AM
Black Ballad
The Survival Guide: Let's Talk About SEX! (with Black Mums Upfront)
Monday 28 March 2022 12:00 PM
Mia Thornton
Mereba Talks Motherhood, Identity & The Importance Of Staying Present
Tuesday 22 March 2022 7:00 AM
Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
Navigating Grief As An Intergenerational British-Caribbean Family
Tuesday 1 March 2022 11:30 AM
Solape Alatise
Do Bride Prices And Dowries Still Have A Place In Modern Marriage?
Tuesday 15 February 2022 12:30 PM
Jendella Benson
Death, Mythology & Matriarchy: In Conversation With Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
Monday 14 February 2022 8:00 AM
Rebecca Slater
Are You Sure He’s Yours? Navigating Raising A White Passing Child
Thursday 10 February 2022 4:00 PM
Jendella Benson
Charmaine Wilkerson On Family, Food & The Connections We Can't Escape
Monday 7 February 2022 9:00 AM
Ronke Jane
The True Cost Of Living At Home With Your Parents In Your 20s and 30s
Tuesday 1 February 2022 8:00 AM
Jamila Pereira
What Happens When You See Your Parents For Who They Really Are
Wednesday 26 January 2022 12:00 PM
Edisana Stephen
Black Parents Supporting Their Children In All-White Environments
Monday 24 January 2022 12:30 PM
Black Ballad
How To Ask For Help: A Guide For Mums & Their Loved Ones
Wednesday 19 January 2022 10:00 AM
Sandra Brown-Springer
Black Parents Are Sparing The Rod And Turning To "Gentle Parenting"
Monday 13 December 2021 11:00 AM
Black Ballad
It Takes A Village: Black Women & The Women Who Have Supported Them
Monday 29 November 2021 10:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Motherhood Helped Me Overcome The Superwoman Complex
Sunday 7 November 2021 9:00 PM
Korkor Kanor
What I've Learned About Death After A Decade On Twitter
Monday 27 September 2021 12:00 PM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Living In UK Is The Ghetto - Why Haven't I Moved?
Sunday 26 September 2021 10:52 PM
Solape Alatise
Why Are West African Women Giving Their Children Hebrew Names?
Wednesday 22 September 2021 7:00 AM
Annalisa Toccara
Four Black Women Talk Honestly About The Joys & Challenges Of Adoption
Friday 10 September 2021 7:00 AM
Jamila Pereira
Let’s Talk About Toxic Aunties & Their Role As Enablers Of Abuse
Monday 23 August 2021 7:00 AM
Ronke Fadipe
For Black Women Especially, It's Never Too Early To Think Retirement
Wednesday 11 August 2021 7:00 AM
Arese Sylvester
Addressing The Social Stigma Of Post Natal Depression In Nigeria
Tuesday 20 July 2021 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
More Than Ever, I Feel A Responsibility To Connect With 'Back Home'
Thursday 1 July 2021 7:00 AM
Genéa Saunders
Why & How I Decided To Donate My Eggs As A Black British Woman
Monday 10 May 2021 12:30 PM
Mia Thornton
Natalie Morris On The Nuances Of Being Mixed Race In Modern Britain
Thursday 15 April 2021 8:45 AM
Sarah Olowofoyeku
Dating And Family Planning As A Sickle Cell Trait Carrier
Monday 12 April 2021 10:30 AM
Isha Webber
Lockdown Has Made Black Women More Vulnerable To Domestic Abuse
Friday 9 April 2021 7:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: How Running Has Given Me A Sense of Purpose
Sunday 28 March 2021 10:00 PM
Jass Mensah
The African Women Who Left Their Children Behind To Work In The NHS
Thursday 18 March 2021 10:00 AM
Jendella Benson
We Need An Honest Conversation About Black Families & Boundaries
Tuesday 2 March 2021 7:00 AM
Ibianga Evans
Confronting My Childhood And Righting My Parents' Wrongs
Friday 26 February 2021 7:00 AM
Mel Green
How Mums-To-Be Can Protect Their Mental Health During Covid
Saturday 20 February 2021 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
Race, Privilege & Fluidity: In Conversation With Georgina Lawton
Monday 15 February 2021 12:00 PM
Tobi Oredein
What Black Women Need To Know About Pregnancy & Childbirth During A...
Saturday 13 February 2021 7:00 AM
Jill Lupupa
How Midwives Are Staying Safe & Dedicated During Covid-19
Saturday 6 February 2021 7:00 AM
Cherie Jones
Confronting The Silence Around Domestic Violence In The Caribbean
Thursday 21 January 2021 7:00 AM
Isaura Barbé-Brown
I Decided To Freeze My Eggs: Here's What Happened Step-By-Step
Wednesday 20 January 2021 7:00 AM
Vicky Gayle
The Adult Carers Overlooked By The Government & Local Councils
Wednesday 6 January 2021 12:00 PM
Camomile Shumba
This Year Especially, I'm So Grateful For My Massive Family
Tuesday 22 December 2020 7:00 AM
Michelle Codrington-Rogers
Navigating Intersectionality As A Queer Couple In Oxfordshire
Tuesday 8 December 2020 7:00 AM
Chloe Seivwright
Editor's Letter: You Can Never Really Lose Touch With Your Home
Sunday 22 November 2020 9:30 PM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: Dealing With The Biggest Lie The World Tells Mums
Monday 16 November 2020 6:55 AM
Hannah Asikhia
How This New Mum Found A New Meaning To Self-Care During Lockdown
Tuesday 27 October 2020 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
Ify Adenuga On Happiness, Nigerian Culture & Her Children's Success
Thursday 8 October 2020 12:30 PM
Renée Jacobs
Belonging in Bath: Our Two Years of Mixed Heritage Adoption
Thursday 8 October 2020 7:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Founder's Letter: My Relationship With Myself Is The Most Important
Monday 21 September 2020 7:00 AM
Elizabeth Oloruntola
How I Learned To Empathise With My Mother's Hoarding Habit
Wednesday 2 September 2020 7:00 AM
Karen-Grace Siriboe
How Black Student Midwives Showed Up For Mothers During The Pandemic
Friday 28 August 2020 12:00 PM
Abigail Opiah
We Need To Normalise Life Insurance In The Black Community
Wednesday 19 August 2020 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
Editor's Letter: Why Black Ballad Are Taking Over HuffPost UK
Monday 10 August 2020 7:00 AM
Tobi Kyeremateng
Guest Editor's Letter: All The Things I Have Grieved In My Lifetime
Monday 3 August 2020 7:00 AM
Miranda Armstrong
The Imaginary Problem Of Single Black Mothers And Their Sons
Tuesday 14 July 2020 7:00 AM
Marjorie Morgan
Why Fertility Is Still A Taboo Topic In Many Black Communities
Tuesday 2 June 2020 7:00 AM
Tola Okogwu
What It's Like Parenting Black Kids In A Predominantly White Town
Tuesday 26 May 2020 7:00 AM
Jemmar Samuels
The Struggles Of Being The First In The Family To Graduate Uni
Thursday 21 May 2020 7:00 AM
Priscilla Appeaning
Why More Black Women Should Prepare Themselves To Become Step-Mums
Tuesday 28 April 2020 7:00 AM
Mel Green
For My Second Pregnancy, A Doula Was Essential To My Well-Being
Monday 20 April 2020 6:00 AM
Esther Oluga
WhatsApp Aunties, Fake News & Why We Should Empower, Not Shame Them
Wednesday 1 April 2020 8:00 PM
Tobi Oredein
Editor's Letter: This Is The Time To Connect Deeper With Loved Ones
Monday 23 March 2020 7:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Editor's Letter: Why We Need To Talk About Black Motherhood In 2020
Monday 6 January 2020 7:00 AM
Pam Kosminsky
The Double Discrimination Facing Black Children With Autism
Friday 20 December 2019 7:00 AM
Nehanda Truscott-Reid
Why Self Care Is Vital For Black British Mothers And Their Children
Wednesday 18 December 2019 7:00 AM
Tiwa Adebayo
Why I Rejected A Job Despite The Prestige & Privilege It Gave Me
Thursday 5 December 2019 7:00 AM
Isha Webber
What 'American Son' Taught Me About Interracial Relationships
Wednesday 27 November 2019 7:00 AM
Anna Wughanga Olila
How Black British Women Were A Lifeline For A Newly Emigrated Mum
Friday 22 November 2019 7:00 AM
Memuna Konteh
The 'Sex For Grades' Scandal Shows Us Families Need To Talk About Sex
Tuesday 29 October 2019 7:00 AM
Elizabeth Ayoola
How Being Black, African and British Has Influenced My Love Language
Friday 13 September 2019 7:00 AM
Nimo Omer
The Real Reason Why Somali Parents Are Sending Their Children Home
Wednesday 28 August 2019 9:00 PM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
The Story Of My Sister: The International Wrestling Superstar
Wednesday 12 June 2019 7:00 AM
Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
How I'm Helping My Mother Overcome Internalised Misogyny
Friday 24 May 2019 6:00 PM
Tiwa Adebayo
How University Led Me Into A False Sense of Security With My Parents
Wednesday 17 April 2019 7:00 AM
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Dealing With Grief: Moving Forward From Losing A Loved One
Wednesday 3 April 2019 8:46 AM
Jacqueline Courtenay
Why My Kids Won’t Be Calling My Friends “Aunty” or “Uncle”
Saturday 12 January 2019 8:00 AM
Jendella Benson
Why I'm Looking Forward To Putting My Career On Pause
Thursday 20 December 2018 7:00 AM
Sylvia Coitir
Negotiating The Difference Between Being Child-Less and Child-Free
Friday 14 December 2018 7:00 AM
Tola Okogwu
Candice Brathwaite: Bringing Black Motherhood Into The Spotlight
Friday 7 December 2018 9:00 AM
Jendella Benson
The Inheritance We Have That We Shouldn't Take For Granted
Thursday 29 November 2018 7:00 AM
Wedaeli Chibelushi
This Woman's Work: 1Xtra Presenter Sian Anderson
Thursday 15 November 2018 7:00 AM
Chantelle Lewis
Navigating Black Womanhood In The World Of Private Healthcare
Thursday 1 November 2018 12:29 PM
Louisa Adjoa Parker
Managing Motherhood And My Mental Health Problems
Wednesday 3 October 2018 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
How Motherhood Is Making Me Think Differently About Masculinity
Tuesday 11 September 2018 7:00 AM
Tobi Oredein
Editor's Letter: What Being Married Has Taught Me About My Identity
Monday 23 July 2018 11:26 AM
Tobi Oredein
Ed's Letter: Serena's Wimbledon Run Is A Lesson In Valuing The Journey
Monday 16 July 2018 7:00 AM
Samara Linton
Mental Health, Migration And Motherhood: Justina Kehinde's UMUADA
Thursday 28 June 2018 7:00 AM
Crystal Carter
Not Just Serena: Why Black Mums In The UK Are Fighting For Their Lives
Wednesday 7 March 2018 7:00 AM
Jendella Benson
Black Women Are The Prison System's Collateral Damage
Tuesday 21 November 2017 8:00 PM
Hannah Agbeni
We Need to Speak About Unhealthy Relationships in African Households
Monday 6 November 2017 7:36 AM
Louisa Adjoa Parker
Ava Vidal Talks Motherhood, Mock The Week & Making A Difference
Thursday 5 October 2017 9:29 PM
Funmi Olutoye
My Future Children Will Be Raised Amongst Black Art In My Home
Friday 25 August 2017 7:12 AM
Kuba Shand Baptiste
Meet The Black British Women Who Identify As Transracial
Thursday 15 June 2017 12:30 AM