Ugochi Emenaha
Ugochi was born and raised right here in Houston, but has spent most of her adult life in the Midwest. She is a proud Nigerian American, member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and veteran teacher. She is a lover all things candy and spends her time exploring the city with her son Arinze {2014}. She has published her first book titled Beautiful {available on Amazon}.
Grabbing Single Motherhood by the {Scooter} Handlebars
After a particularly rough day, the best advice I ever received was, Why don’t you go buy some gummy bears, and ride your scooter? And I did. Two miles and a bag of gummies...
4 Parenting Lessons I Learned from Being a Teacher
When I first started teaching, I would always get parents who would ask me, “But do you have kids?” I really wanted to answer, “Yes—I have 27 of them!” But I didn’t. Just a...
For the Moms of the Future Space Explorers:: Celebrating Apollo 11 in Houston
My son, like many other 5 year olds is obsessed with Space! He knows all the planets by name, has in depth discussions with strangers about why Venus is hotter than Mars and wants...
Men of Distinction:: A Tribute to Those who Stand Up for Children without Fathers
The grandfathers, uncles, and friends who stand up and fill the role of father to children in their lives are to be celebrated.
It’s only been a few times, because most of the time he...
Appreciation for the Teacher Mommy:: Summer is Coming!
In honor of your hard work teacher moms, I salute you. There is no greater love than that of a teacher-- except that of a mom. So if you are doing both, God bless...
5 Creative Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month With Your Kids
If I could get a projector to play a video the moment I wake up, it would definitely be the Nike commercial. Talk about the feels right? I have been told so many times...
Reading is Still Fundamental :: Teaching Cultural Diversity Through the Power of Books
My sister told me that on her first day working at a summer camp she encountered a little boy who was enjoying his midday snack of a chocolate pudding cup. As all 5 year...