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The Day I Met a Dinosaur: The Arawak Adventure in Jamaica

  Nurturing Caribbean Roots in a Global World Migration is nothing new. Our people have always moved—by choice, by force, by hope, and by necessity. Caribbean families have crossed the oceans in search of opportunity, safety, and a better future for their children. But along with those opportunities comes a quiet fear many parents carry: How can I ensure my child knows who they are and where they come from—when home is now thousands of miles away? Raising children in the diaspora means constantly walking a line between helping them thrive in their new environment while keeping their cultural roots strong. It’s not easy—but it is possible. Parenting Between Two Worlds For Caribbean parents living abroad, culture doesn’t disappear overnight—but it can slowly fade if we’re not intentional. Our children absorb what they see every day: accents, customs, holidays, school lessons, and media. And while that exposure can be beautiful, it can also quietly replace stories of home if we’...

Challenging Feelings In My Heart A Kid's Guide to Prayers

Let’s be honest—kids feel everything . Big feelings. Loud feelings. Confusing feelings. One minute, they’re laughing uncontrollably, the next, they’re melting down over something that seems “small” to us but feels huge to them. And as adults, we’re often left wondering: How do I help my child process these emotions without shutting them down or overwhelming them? That’s where Challenging Feelings In My Heart: A Kid’s Guide to Prayers steps in—gently, lovingly, and right on time. Feelings Aren’t the Problem—Silence Is At SpazzedOut LLC, we believe this deeply: Feelings are not bad. They’re information. Children aren’t “too sensitive.” They’re learning how to exist in the world. Sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy aren’t flaws—they’re signals. And when kids don’t know what to do with those signals, emotions come out sideways. This book doesn’t tell children to ignore their feelings. It teaches them how to honor them. Emotions: What’s Really Going on in Their Hearts Sadnes...

The Silent Struggle: Coping With Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace

  Introduction: That Voice in Your Head Needs to Mind Its Business Let’s talk about the voice. You know the one. The one that shows up right after you get the promotion, land the opportunity, or sit at a table you prayed to be invited to. It whispers: “You don’t belong here.” “They’re going to figure you out.” “You just got lucky.” That voice? That’s imposter syndrome —and it is loud, sneaky, and extremely disrespectful. At SpazzedOut LLC, we call it what it is: a liar with good timing. Why Imposter Syndrome Hits the Most Capable Women Here’s the wild part: imposter syndrome doesn’t usually attack the unqualified. It shows up for: High-achieving women First-generation professionals Women of color Women stepping into new rooms, new titles, and new pay brackets Basically, anyone who had to work for their seat. The higher you climb, the quieter the outside applause gets—and the louder your inner critic can become. The Overachiever Exhaustion I...

The Magic Book: Coping With Loss

  Helping Children (and Ourselves) Navigate Grief With Love Loss is one of those topics we don’t prepare for—but somehow, life always finds a way to introduce it. Death can feel heavy, uncomfortable, and even frightening, especially when we’re trying to explain it to a child while still processing our own emotions. Many of us weren’t taught how to talk about loss. We were told to “be strong,” “pray about it,” or “move on.” But grief doesn’t work that way—especially for children. They need space, language, reassurance, and love. That’s where T he Magic Book: Coping With Loss comes in. This story was created to gently help children understand death, honor their feelings, and find comfort without fear—while also supporting the adults walking beside them. Understanding Death Without Fear Death is a part of life that touches every family, regardless of age, culture, or background. While we may wish we could protect our children from it, the truth is that avoiding the conversation...