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May 2, 2024 41 mins

Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the empty nest stage of parenting? Join us as we welcome Shanera Williamson, also known as the Brown Mama Bear, for an insightful episode. From unraveling the emotions of being an empty nester to discussing the ongoing journey of parenting, Shanera keeps it real. Tune in as we explore topics like navigating school selection, teaching black history to our children, and finding fulfillment when weekends aren't filled with kid activities.

Other topics discussed are

  • What is an empty nester?
  • Black children in predominately white schools 
  • Brown Mama Bear started her show and her husband started a new career 
  • When your children are teenagers youre exploring who they are and not who you want them to be 
  • Should we push our kids to continue their higher education? 
  • We’re raising our children for a generation we wont live in 
  • Nothing in the curriculum justifies a school trip to a plantation
  • How did she navigate the birds and bees talk with her daughters?

 

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Brown Mama Bear Podcast 

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