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Parenting theater, arts and dance kids through a pandemic has been one of the most challenging things I've ever done. We've done private dance and acting classes in our home, we've done virtual music lessons, they've had to teach themselves new skills and we've had to change the way we think of the stage, the audience and the world. Our village has been amazing and supportive. My kids have learned so much about themselves and I've learned to be patient, check in with them and love them through this season. In the arts, your hear criticism and feedback... often. This week, my two bigs got positive news on how they'll be spending their summer. I'm so proud of them. I'm so proud of them for being ok with being outside the norm of what teens are interested in. I will support them and be their biggest cheerleader. Always! #Parenting #Love #Unconditional #PandemicParenting (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeHIu6VO4fU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Powerful art work by @izzymendyes_art! #BlackArt #BlackArtist #Art (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeG9K44OftX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We finished 10 days of daily swim lessons and these kids are ready for water fun this summer! #WaterSafety #Swim #BlackKidsSwim (at Rocky Hill School of Swimming) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeFNiTfMUcJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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College tour trips continued with a visit to @uconn! #UConn #CollegeTour (at UConn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_4cQrg7W9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Celebrating Black art with @izzymendyes_art because I feel the need to do something positive! Hang on folks! I know that the world is in chaos and safety and hope seem fleeting. Seek out those things that bring you joy as a form of resistance! 14 babies will not go home today! 14 babies will never get the chance to learn and grow in their art skills. Sigh. are we tired yet? #BGM #BlackArt #BlackJoy #Art #LatinxArt (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9SMVksPS-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Beauty all around! #SanJuan #PuertoRico #Beach (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd7Go5UsaQZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sunday mid day date is so good for the soul. #Tapas #Date #Relationships (at Barcelona Wine Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd4I61RM3qI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Getting ready for outdoor living season! #Porch #farmhouse (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd1ydeeMeC1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So proud of Isabel Mendes and friend Eshe Lovely! Watching these young women lead and give back to their global community warms my heart. Posted @withregram • @connect_humanity Art is another way of activism, as art is a form of expression. Art enriches creativity. Connect with a professional visual artist @izzymendyes_art to learn various skills and develop your leadership skills through art expression. Link in bio! #art #workshop #artist #learning #creativity #online #expression #BGM #MissPortersSchool #connectingwithhumanity (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdy-WeIAzdr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Take those trips and huge those kids! #Parenting #NoMoreBabies (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdy5KEruNid/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Giving my kids the gift of knowing how to swim: priceless! I am going through all of the levels of this swimming program for the second time with my two youngest children. #BlackChildrenSwim #TeachThemToSwim #WaterSafety #SwimLessons (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CduObzns8Pf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love lighthouses, sunsets, nature and peace. My kids think these are things that old people enjoy, so I guess I'm officially old in their eyes. #Lighthouses #Hiking #FamilyTravel #Views https://www.instagram.com/p/CdqJNByuq9f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Official college tours continued @yale #Parenting #RaisingTeens #CollegeTours #NewHaven #CT #YaleUniversity (at Yale University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdo8xTAMJB7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We didn't make it back to the Ocean State for our anniversary yesterday, but we did get to spend some time near the CT shore. We have so much to be grateful for and our hearts are overflowing. #Lighthouse #CT #Seafood (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdon2thgUKm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Excited about prom season. It's a season of celebration for so many around us. #Prom (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdoBwyyLwZc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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18 years! Happy Anniversary to my husband and best friend. @asantemendes thank you for being the perfect balance for me. You are the calm to my intensity, the go with the flow to my over-planning and the C'est la vie to my worry. I look forward to many more adventures. #Anniversary #BlackLove #IChooseYou #BlackMarriage (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdlTe67gdN2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We are we use to ski before helmets were a thing old. So many adventures with this man. #Adventure #relationshipgoals https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdi57y5OziI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=