By: Carolina Pichardo We received the following from a local, New York City organization that's offering free summer programs for young adults and volunteering options for YUMs. If other organizations and non-profits have similar programs, let us help you spread the word. In 1995 Dr. Betty Shabazz set about to found an institution that would permit the courageous work of her late-husband El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz – Malcolm

By: Elma Placeres Dieppa Without a doubt Chicago is urban, and we certainly have our share of young mothers, so it was through a tweet and divine intervention that I was lucky enough to become the Chicago “Young Urban Mom” that will share with you the adventures of me and my two delicious monkeys—Frick and Frack. Frick, my self-proclaimed vegetarian princess, is headed into Kindergarten in the

By: Carolina Pichardo In case you haven’t noticed, we’re starting to post in Spanish thanks to our recent contributor and expecting YUM (she’s 5 months pregnant), Jolly Hernandez. As a Latina mom myself, the pregnancy and early child-rearing stages were – interesting. One of my aunts warned me not to bend down to pick up stuff or clean, because the baby might fall out of my womb.

By: Maria Smith Every mom needs support, and I found shoulders to lean on in the organization, Mocha Moms, Inc. It is a support organization for stay-at-home mothers of color (though probably more than half of the members work outside the home in some capacity).  This summer, I am looking forward to getting more support and inspiration at their national convention in Las Vegas! Hundreds of Mocha

By: Maria Smith On Wednesday May 25, 2011, The Oprah Winfrey Show went dark.  After 25 years of producing one of the most watched television shows in television history, Oprah closed her show with an hour of teaching, inspiration and reflection.  She called it a “love letter” to her viewers.  There were no guests sharing the stage with Oprah during the last show. And aside from

By: Maria Smith The National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) is bringing its Leadership Summit to Atlanta. This Women’s Leadership Summit will guide participants through a day of self-discovery and action planning. Skill-building sessions cover areas of strategic thinking, power networking, career mapping, mentorship/sponsorship, self-promotion and building the right relationships. Women of all levels who are looking to make the most of their careers are encouraged to

By: Maria Smith The Oprah Winfrey Show will leave the airways for good this May. After 25 years on air, dozens of awards, and garnering millions of fans worldwide, Harpo Studios announced the last show will air May 25, 2011. As a former producer on her amazing staff, I am finding myself both nostalgic and sad to see it end. Like most thirty-somethings, I grew

By: Staff Report In an effort to bring the best, fresh topics for young mothers, we're joining forces with other YUMs around the world. That's where Atlanta mom + writer - Maria Smith - comes in. As the wife to a fun-loving husband and an at-home mom to three energetic kids, ages four and under, Maria has a lot to share with the world. In her pre-baby days, she

By: Staff Report Please help us, help our a favorite blogger, friend and mom –NYCity Mama– become the Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts’ “Adventures in Paradise” Beach Blogger! Carol got this far due to her kick-ass writing skills, but she now needs our help to vote her in! Voting ends on this week on Thursday, March 24. So let's get those numbers up + get Carol moving!

By: Staff Report We're very excited to attend the first Brooklyn Baby Expo in Brooklyn, New York with A Child Grows in Brooklyn! Not only because it's going to feature lots of great brands and bloggers, but also because we're going to be in high-reporting mode to bring YUMs the best information and tips out there. So stay tuned, send over your questions and let's get this expo