Meet our favorite Black moms to follow on Instagram
It seems like there has been an explosion of parenting pros on Instagram lately. There's something about getting parenting tips that makes scrolling feel more productive. In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting our fav Black mamas offering actionable advice around parenting, mental health, and self-care.
Meet five of our fave Black mamas on the ‘gram:
Dr. Traci Baxley
Professor and Author of Social Justice Parenting
Dr. Traci Baxley, founder of Social Justice Parenting, is a dedicated mother, coach, and educator! With over two decades of experience and a passion for social justice, Traci empowers parents to create safe spaces of belonging for their children through heart-centered coaching sessions.
Why we love her: Traci’s expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with her unwavering commitment to radical love, make her a catalyst for change in families, organizations, and communities! She is such a breath of fresh air and so inspiring!
Charisse Sims
Author of Say Their Names
Mom of six, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and co-founder: Charisse wears ALL the hats! On her personal IG you’ll find funny clips on parenting, motivation to get you through a tough day, and adorable pics and videos of her family life.
Photo Courtesy Charisse Sims
Why we love her: Her knack for innovative community work is evident in everything she does. Prime example: the nonprofit she co-founded, Sims Library of Poetry, is California’s first black-owned poetry library. Another can’t miss is her podcast Parenting for the Culture, a treasure trove of actionable parenting advice (with a five-star rating on Apple podcasts)!
Destini Ann
Certified Parenting Coach
Destini is a mom of two who shares easy-to-digest gentle parenting tips and tricks on IG and parenting classes through her website. She has been cultivating her connection-based approach to parenting for over 10 years and has made it her passion to support stressed-out parents in transforming their families. Good news for mamas who prefer reading over social: She released her first book, Very Intentional Parenting, in August of 2022.
Photo Courtesy of Destini Ann Press Kit
Why we love her: She makes gentle parenting feel approachable and fun! Her posts and reels offer realistic strategies and support but never feel preachy or judgmental. After a quick perusal of her page, we promise you'll feel more prepared for challenging moments and empowered as a parent.
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LaToya Hamm Wilson
LSW, PMH-C, founder of @motherhoodredefined.co
As a therapist and mom of two, LaToya shares a glimpse into her everyday life, enviable travel adventures (#momgoals), and her wellness journey on her IG page. On motherhoodredefined.co, you’ll find oh-so-shareable posts on motherhood, mental health, anti-perfectionism, and much more. Motherhood ReDefined aims to shift the narrative for moms of color and help moms feel seen and supported through all stages of their motherhood journey. Here moms of color can find resources, support, and community to support and prioritize their mental health and well-being.
Original Photo provided by LaToya Hamm Wilson
Why we love her: LaToya has distilled her passion for mental health and social justice into a platform and community that helps thousands of women navigate motherhood.
Join today: The Redefined Moms Collective
A community for Black moms to connect, grow, and find support in a judgment-free space.
Cicely Dowdell-Smith
Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist
Introducing Cicely Dowdell-Smith, M.D. - also known as "Dr. DS" - the incredible Kids Brain Doctor! With over 10 years of experience in pediatric neurology, Dr. DS has been rocking the medical world with her patient-centered care, and she's done it all in both academic and private practice settings. Not only has she successfully started and grown new service lines, but she's also a true leader and mentor, always striving to improve the quality of patient care.
Why we love her: Dr. DS goes above and beyond by sharing her wisdom and expertise on her social media channels with her interesting, informative, and relatable videos! Dr. DS, our superhero in a lab coat!
Give these moms a follow today to see how they’re changing the parenting game and inspiring others to do the same!
And don’t forget to find us while you’re on the ‘gram - @theCityMoms!
