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Welcome to the written archives of Ronke's Corner. Here, you will find long-form essays, Op-Eds, and deep-dive reflections on the complexities of family dynamics, caregiving, and ambition. The tone here is smart, vulnerable, provocative, wise, and conversational.

Latest Artices

I’m Not a Tiger Mom. I’m a Cheetah Mom. And the Difference Matters

I’m Not a Tiger Mom. I’m a Cheetah Mom. And the...

By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi The other day at the park, I watched a mother crouch down to negotiate with her toddler. “Sweetie, do you want to put your shoes on now,...

I’m Not a Tiger Mom. I’m a Cheetah Mom. And the...

By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi The other day at the park, I watched a mother crouch down to negotiate with her toddler. “Sweetie, do you want to put your shoes on now,...

Are You Raising a Human or a Résumé? The Danger of P.A.S.S.

Are You Raising a Human or a Résumé? The Danger...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi In immigrant and high-achieving families, we often joke about the career expectations placed on our children. If you aren't a doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer,...

Are You Raising a Human or a Résumé? The Danger...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi In immigrant and high-achieving families, we often joke about the career expectations placed on our children. If you aren't a doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer,...

The C.O.S.T. of Privilege: The Hidden Tax of the Suburbs

The C.O.S.T. of Privilege: The Hidden Tax of th...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi Like most African parents, I chased the best for my children. The best schools. The best neighborhoods. The best opportunities. That instinct is not optional for...

The C.O.S.T. of Privilege: The Hidden Tax of th...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi Like most African parents, I chased the best for my children. The best schools. The best neighborhoods. The best opportunities. That instinct is not optional for...

Success Decompression Sickness: Why Every Mother Needs to "Find Her Golf"

Success Decompression Sickness: Why Every Mothe...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi If you had met me at age fifty-five, you would have met a woman who was winning on paper but drowning in quiet. I had just...

Success Decompression Sickness: Why Every Mothe...

Written By: Ronke Champion-Adeyemi If you had met me at age fifty-five, you would have met a woman who was winning on paper but drowning in quiet. I had just...