#ATAMs first guest! 🎉 Exploration of the intersection of Caribbean tutelage with establishing a life in America as a Haitian- American woman, featured guest Elle gives insight on the interesting nature of rearing her children. You will hear our many parallels, the most prominent? Children in primary education learning a foreign language. For Elle, a unique opportunity to hone in on her linguistics as a part of her upbringing while ensuring that her children are positioned for educational success.

**Articles mentioned in this episode:

Immigrant kids more likely to attain American Dream than U.S.-born peers - CBS News

Advantages of a bilingual brain - Child & Family Development (msu.edu)

Ain't that a Mutha?! Moment

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**late post due to school going back in session & bih I'm a Mutha!

Greater detail into the tapestry of your host Mary Hunter's familial values. A look at the impact of the pandemic on post partum depression (time stamp: 6:16 - 7:58)

Mentorship can be experienced at any level, including bottom up.

Celebrate! What a way to honor the woman I call Mutha (I really call her Mommy, but you get the point... this week's episode features the woman who taught me how to be a mutha. Through her example, which is my baseline, I am able to be the most effective and supportive mutha I can be.

Love her madly, but just like a piece of furniture, Mom is a fixture around here and can come back anytime she likes!

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