Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Natalie from the Little Scholars Playground (@littlescholarsplayground) about the montessori practice and how black parents can adopt it. From bonding with our kids through education to the importance of sensory play and understanding exactly what the montessori practice is. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk 
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TW: Suicide. ‘It’s OK not to be OK, just keep moving forward’. In this episode 4 mums come together to discuss the pressures with parenthood, mental health in young people and how to develop healthy and active communication with our kids. 
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Nina (@missninamalone) and Maxine (@maxinebeneba) the author of ‘When We Say Black Lives Matter’, talk about growing up black and feeling othered, learning how to teach our kids our history whilst getting the balance right and acknowledging racism. 
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From the importance of showing emotions in front of your kids, to the art of meditation and learning that self-care is not selfish; this episode explores self care practises for children and learns how as a mother you can take up space and stand in your power. 
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Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Tasha Thompson (@tashainaction) the founder of Black Girls Do Run UK (@blackgirlsdorunuk) to talk about painful sports bras, how to get started with running and what it’s like creating a safe space for black women in fitness. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk 
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Stats show that only 5% of children books in the UK have Black, Asian or minority ethnic protagonists. This chat explores the barriers for black writers, the importance of authentic representation and how we can support the industry. Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Grace Toby (@tompuk_) who leads The Open Minds Project - a charity that aims to advance the education of the public in the lives of black people through books. And Carolyn (@afroribooks), the founder of Afrori Books - the biggest selection of books by Black Authors in the UK. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk 
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In an open and honest conversation they explore preparing for adoption, what it’s like in practise and the importance of giving our children time and space to speak. 
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Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Yvonne John (@y.vonnej) British Author & Activist for Childless Women of Colour. From navigating the pressures that come in your 20’s to limitations with adoption, repeating the script and giving a voice to childless women - this episode is super important! Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Resources:https://findingmyplanb.com/?page_id=2967 
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From rebuilding relationships with their dads, hiding an entire pregnancy from a parent, to dealing with fathers who think their child support funds a mother’s lifestyle, this episode is packed with both sad and funny anecdotes. 
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Natasha teaches us what language we should use to discuss abuse with our children? What are the signs children may be suffering? And how we support children living in abusive homes? Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. 
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