This past weekend my first-born child graduated from high school on Sunday. I have been an emotional wreck all week up until this day! To see my baby walk across the stage and receive his first achievement as a young adult made me so proud. Not only for him, but for me too!

I got pregnant with my son at 16 years old and had him at the age of 17 years old. As a teen mom you already know that the odds are already against you, and you are a statistic. I was NOT going to let that be me and my son's story.  We have faced so many challenges with his learning disability, him not wanting to be in school anymore, having a hard time making friends, and just him growing into a young man. It took such a toll on me as a working mom because I had to pour into him while also pouring into myself.

We both were young and growing up together, but me having to take a back seat on my feelings some days to pour into my son was way more important. I would encourage him every morning by speaking words of affirmations, I would give him 1 task each day to make a new friend and make assignments at home so that he could understand more when he would go to school. All of this was a task and not very easy, but it was all worthwhile because we did it together!

Even though this is just the beginning for him and he is unsure of his next path... I will be the proof my children look to when they question their path. I am building an amazing fashion business and a community of ambitious moms to let them know that whatever you are facing, you are not alone. When it comes to your fashion, your kids, and/or your dreams... Mothers with Ambitions is here for you every step of the way! Just like I am for my children and their dreams. 

I only have 1 child left to graduate high school, but just like I taught my son I will definitely be teaching my daughter (pictured above) the same things as well. I would like to share a few tips as a mom who may be facing challenges or fear of the unknown. Whether they are school aged, like my 5-year-old daughter, or they are on their way to graduating now or soon:

1. Do not rush their journey but strengthen their strengths. They are still kids but growing into young adults. Meet them where they are, but if you see a strong trait in them guide them toward it and make it fun, not a job.
2. Consistently talk to them, even when they are 5 years old, and see where their mind is on what they want to do. Then as they continue to grow bring up what they said before and see if it's still something they want to do. Then refer back to point number 1.
3.  Enjoy the time with your child(ren). Life be lifeing all the time, but if we don't enjoy the moments we do have it will quickly pass us by.
4. Ask for help! We as moms become too prideful with a lot of things, and black moms for sure feel like they are super women. Let's take away the super woman routine and utilize our resources. We don't want our children to feel they have to do it alone because they don't. Utilize your support system whether it is friends, family, or us over here at Mother's with Ambitions! 
5. Give yourself grace and clap for yourself! Your child(ren) are not the only ones doing it, you are doing it with them. It is your accomplishment just as much as it is theirs. Clap for yourself because you did/doing the damn thing mama!

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That wraps us today's blog post and the long weekend! I am so glad because I was sooo busy all week up until graduation day this past Sunday! Family came from out of town, family we have not seen in a couple of years, and family from both sides from mine and his dad. My heart is so full, and I am so grateful for everything. 

Let me know in the comments if you have a graduating senior or an elementary baby. Which tip resonated with you and how are you navigating motherhood with children who are growing into young adults? Mothers with Ambitions is always here to support. Thank you for reading and I hope it resonated with you. I look forward to seeing you for next week's blog post! Follow us on Instagram and say hello, shop the Amazon storefront for all your fashion and gift idea needs, and subscribe to the fashion newsletter and get your free style staples cheat sheet as well as stay up to date with affordable fashion finds, new blog post, style tips, and beginner fashion business tips! Until next time mama... Happy Styling!

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