Charlotte and Anwar

Ep 16.2 I Heard It Through The Dad Vine — How One Man Raised Five Kids With No Manual, Just Mission

In this follow-up to Episode 16.2, I sit down with my dad to talk about how he approached raising kids with confidence, discipline, and love. We talk about the intentional (and sometimes hilarious) ways he tried to instill a strong mindset in all five of us—and how that shaped who we became.Some of the things we touch on: • Using mantras and affirmations to build confidence • Balancing discipline with patience • Why presence matters more than perfection • Making sacrifices for your kids (and what that really looks like) • The role faith played in our family dynamic • What he hopes we carry forward into the next generationIf you’re thinking about how to raise strong, grounded kids—or just wondering what it looks like when a dad really shows up—this one’s worth watching.#DadAdvice #FatherhoodWisdom #RaisingKidsRight #ParentingWithPurpose #BlackFathersMatter #AffirmationParenting #FamilyLegacy #GirlDadEnergy #FaithAndFatherhood #IntentionalParenting #Episode16 #ParentingJourney #GrandparentWisdom #BabyOnTheWay

Ep. 16.1 I Did It Mom Way — What 5 Kids, 14 Grandkids, and Zero Regrets Taught Her

In this episode, we sit down with my mother in law to talk about parenting—before, during, and after the baby years. She had five kids (even though she only planned for two!) and somehow managed to raise us all with love, structure, and a sense of humor.We talk about: • How she stayed calm through pregnancy and raising little ones • The importance of parents staying on the same page • Letting kids help out early and why it builds character • Keeping kids busy (and out of trouble) • How faith helped guide her through parenting • Why it’s okay to admit you don’t have control over everythingShe shares what worked, what didn’t, and how she navigated parenting before Google, tracking apps, and percentile charts. If you’re a new parent feeling overwhelmed, or just curious about what lessons still hold up, this one’s for you.Don’t expect perfection. You weren’t perfect either. How do you feel about this comment, that really stuck with me.#MomAdvice #RealTalkParenting #PregnancyChat #NewMomTips #FamilyWisdom #BlackMomsMatter #ParentingWithFaith #ChoresAndCharacter #GenerationalParenting #BabyOnTheWay #RaisingKidsToday #ParentingPodcast #HonestMotherhood

Ep 17 Mother Leaves India To Start Fresh In America - Tells Daughter How She Did It Without Google

In this episode, we sit down with my Indian mom to talk about what motherhood really looked like before Google, parenting apps, or Instagram advice threads. She raised five kids (and now has 14 grandkids!)—so yeah, she’s seen some things.We talk about:Staying calm when pregnancy throws curveballsSetting boundaries and raising kids with structureWhy parents need to present a united frontSpiritual grounding and the long game of parentingAnd what she really thinks about modern parenting stylesIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by information or just needed to hear, “You’re doing enough,” this episode is a warm, funny, and honest reminder that mothering may evolve—but some truths don’t change.#HelloFromTheMothersSide [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hellofromthemothersside] #IndianMomAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indianmomadvice] #MotherhoodPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motherhoodpodcast] #DesiParenting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/desiparenting] #ParentingWisdom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parentingwisdom] #MomKnowsBest [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/momknowsbest] #RaisingKids [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/raisingkids] #CulturalParenting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/culturalparenting] #FamilyTalk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familytalk] #PregnancyAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pregnancyadvice] #NewParentJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newparentjourney] #BrownMoms [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brownmoms] #ParentingWithLove [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parentingwithlove] #OldSchoolMom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/oldschoolmom] #PodcastEpisode [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastepisode]

Ep 14: Color, Me Bad -- When colorism is too close to home. How do you protect your baby's heart? 👶🏾

As we count down the days to meeting our baby girl, we’re having some real (and necessary) conversations about what it means to raise a daughter in a world where colorism still exists. In this video, we open up about our hopes, our fears, and the importance of celebrating every shade of beauty — especially for our little one. From personal stories to cultural reflections, we’re keeping it honest, heartfelt, and just a little bit funny (because parenting is already wild enough!). Because the truth is, sometimes you have to watch out inside the home just as much as outside of it — and that’s part of what makes these conversations so real and so necessary. ✨ Join us for a candid couple’s chat about skin tone, self-love, and how we plan to protect and empower our daughter from day one. 💬 Drop your thoughts below — how are you having these conversations in your home? #Colorism #ParentingJourney #GirlDad #MelaninMagic #BabyOnTheWay

Ep 13: Trip me baby one more time

Second Babymoon in St. Martin 😎👶💼 | He’s Guilty, I’m GlowingWelcome to our second babymoon—because why not celebrate every trimester with a tropical escape? We’re in beautiful St. Martin, soaking up the sun, pretending to relax, and watching my husband slowly unravel under the weight of vacation guilt 😂He’s having an existential crisis about not checking his email, and I’m over here living my best pregnant life with zero shame, extra dessert, and a beach hat the size of a satellite dish. Come along as we lounge, laugh, and try to make memories before we’re officially outnumbered. Warning: lots of bump shots, and one man trying really hard not to think about work. #SecondBabymoon #StMartin #MomLife #DadGuiltIsReal #PregnantAndProud