Finding Support as a Black Stay at Home Mom

Are you an African American mother who stays home with your children? Do you feel isolated and alone? Do you feel like you are one of only a handful of Black stay at home moms that you know? Well, there is support out there for you, and wonderful resources to help you to connect with other Black stay at home moms. Here are a few organizations:

1. Mocha Moms

This organization was started a few years ago, and continues to attract droves of Black stay at home moms who are yearning for a supportive community of women who are walking the same path of stay at home mommy hood. Many women have given up high powered, prestigious careers to stay home with their children, and often times, their friends and relatives just don't get it. To learn more about a Mocha Moms chapter in your area and become a member, or to begin a chapter for your area, simply go to their website at www.mochamoms.org.

2. Mommy Too! Magazine

This online magazine has a wealth of information on all things motherhood and opportunities to connect with other Black stay at home and work at home mothers. You can meet like-minded women of color who are choosing to put family first, and have an online support group. I have met some great women there, and have learned more about the history of breastfeeding in the U.S., and the tactics used to influence women to not breastfeed. Go to www.mommytoomag.com to learn more about what this great community of mothers has to offer.

3. Online Support

There are blogs, websites, and other resources online that will help Black stay at home moms connect with each other, and provide much needed inspiration. It doesn't just have to be about being a Black stay at home mom, but being a homemaker and stay at home mother in general. Sometimes, it can be hard to remain cheerful about being a homemaker, when others criticize your new career choice. It's important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who will help bolster your confidence in being a stay at home mom.

Throughout history, Black mothers have usually been working mothers. But, more and more Black mothers are realizing the importance of being home with their children, and are making the choice to stay at home and nurture, educate, and train their children. It is a worthy calling, and you do not have to feel isolated. Reach out to other Black stay at home mothers in your area or through online communities and stay encouraged and inspired in your important role.