Chaia Morgan
Chaia grew up in Hartford, Connecticut before heading to D.C. to attend Howard University. After college, she spent a year driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (you read that correctly), before going to law school. Soon after, she met a handsome man named Derek, moved back to D.C., and got married. Chaia spends her days gushing over her son, drinking coffee (and Prosecco!), and baking sweet treats. Follow her @coesquire & @cupcakesbychaia.
KeaBabies: Baby Essentials for Every Step of the New Parent Journey
Having a new baby sparks the greatest joy and love you’ll ever experience. Every Mom wants to give her baby the best of the best -- even during bath time. The luxurious KeaBabies Baby...
Munchkin Mailbox Makes Applying to Daycare Easy
Launched in January 2021, Munchkin Mailbox is here to make it easy for parents to apply to daycare and preschool! The company offers a seamless online platform where parents can find childcare listings in...
District Jump: The Most Talked About Indoor Play Arena on the Block
District Jump is the Washington, D.C. area's premier indoor playground with bouncers, slides, and jumper fun for children 12 years old and under! District Jump offers playtime packages, including birthday parties, that are stress-free...
Mom Friends Are the Best Friends
A couple of months ago, I received some unexpected mail from one of my oldest, best friends. She is also my sorority sister. It was a simple note telling me that she was thinking...
Thank You, Meghan Markle: A Reflection on Miscarriage and Loss
Earlier this week, HRH Meghan Markle revealed in a New York Times op-ed that she suffered a miscarriage in July. I was immediately thankful and grateful to Meghan for sharing. I've written about my...
Reflections on Chrissy Teigen & My Pregnancy Losses
October is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Month
Recently, we were all witness to Chrissy Teigen's and John Legend's loss of their son, Jack. Sadly, he was stillborn. Bravely, Chrissy shared intimate and heart-wrenching pictures...
17 Best Holiday Toys and Gifts for 7-Year-Old Boys and Girls in 2020
In a family as large as mine, I am always looking for the perfect gift for the many kids in my life. My 4-year old son only wants to get his older cousins the...
Black Breastfeeding Week 2020: Revive! Restore! Reclaim! #BBW20
It's the 8th annual Black Breastfeeding Week, August 25 - 31, 2020! Here are the top five reasons why we need a week devoted to breastfeeding in the black community.
1. The high black infant...
My Birth Story: A Quick Labor During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It took me a while to sit down and write my COVID-19 birth story. Even though things went well, the anxiety leading up to my delivery at the end of April was a roller...
My Pregnancy Story: Counting Down the Third Trimester During COVID-19
To say that I, and many others, did not expect to be in this position is an understatement. I am 34 weeks pregnant while I write this post, and in my third trimester during...
Women’s History Month Tribute to My Mom
Every time Women’s History Month comes around, I always think about my mom. This is true particularly since I’ve become a mom myself. I see now, more than ever, how her grit, moxie, and...
5 Mom Resolutions for 2020
The start of a new year is just as good as any time to set some goals. As a busy mom expecting Baby #2, I decided I would set some basic goals for myself,...
Parenting From a Position of Strength (Not Fear and Guilt)
Are you parenting from a position of strength? Or, are you approaching the rearing of your children from a place of guilt and fear?
Let me explain. We are living in a time where "intensive...
Chaia’s Family Life: A Photo Essay Series
I am a full-time lawyer, wife and mama to a rambunctious 3.5 year old. I start my day early, arriving to work before 8 a.m., while Dad does drop-off. I always say that I...