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Featured image for blog post “How to Build Emotional Vocabulary in Kids (Beyond Good or Fine)” showing a dark-skinned Black mother calmly comforting her child during a meltdown.
Posted inLifestyle Motherhood Wellness

How to Build Emotional Vocabulary in Kids

If you’ve ever asked your child how their day was and gotten “good”… Or tried to check in after a meltdown and heard “I’m fine” through tears… You already know…
Posted by Amie Bakare February 27, 2026
Side-by-side image of an African American woman as a confident CEO in an orange suit and as a stylish mother holding her child, representing delayed gratification and motherhood for high-achieving moms, featured on Anxious African Mom.
Posted inLifestyle Motherhood Wellness

Delayed Gratification and Motherhood for High-Achieving Moms

Delayed Gratification and Motherhood Hits Different for Career-Driven Moms Let’s talk about delayed gratification and motherhood, because this lesson comes with layers—especially if you’re a high-performing, career-driven woman who is…
Posted by Amie Bakare February 6, 2026
African American woman standing outdoors at sunset with a calm smile and raised hands, symbolizing letting go and peace, featured image for the blog post “Diminishing Returns: How to Know When It’s Time to Move On” on Anxious African Mom.
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Diminishing Returns: How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

Learn how diminishing returns show up in relationships, parenting, and work—and how failing fast helps first-gen moms choose peace earlier.
Posted by Amie Bakare January 30, 2026
Romanticizing motherhood—Black mom with blonde braids savoring morning coffee and self-care in a calm, hotel-inspired bedroom.
Posted inLifestyle Motherhood Wellness

The Art of Romanticizing Motherhood: My Version

Romanticizing motherhood as an anxious first-gen mom—creating calm at home, embracing self-care rituals, and choosing joy in everyday moments.
Posted by Amie Bakare January 23, 2026
A first-generation Black mom sits on a light gray sofa reading the “Stop. Start. Continue.” reflection on a tablet, promoting a free gentle reset for moms who are gentle with their kids but hard on themselves, by Anxious African Mom.
Posted inMotherhood Wellness

A Gentle Reset for First-Gen Moms (Free Reflection)

I'm officially an author! Stop, Start, Continue: A Gentle-ish Parenting Guide for First-Generation Moms is available NOW on Amazon—and before I say anything else, I want to pause and acknowledge…
Posted by Amie Bakare January 20, 2026
First-Gen Anxiety Is Real — and Inherited
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First-Gen Anxiety Is Real — and Inherited

First-gen anxiety is real — and inherited. I see you, my love. You’re juggling your own life, career, and relationships while also carrying a heavy backpack full of unspoken rules,…
Posted by Amie Bakare November 14, 2025

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First-gen Sierra Leonean-American. Tech leader. Interior design lover. Mom of 3. I help modern families and small businesses thrive through automation, design, and storytelling rooted in culture and mental wellness.

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