Juggling being a mom and an entertainer is a challenge I face every day.
Being young, and having your mom come to school with the laced-up hats and the crazy outfits are definitely moments to remember.
My mom is one of those women... she don't take no mess. She is very vocal about what she wants and what she doesn't want.
My mom and I don't have a lot of photos of my early years.
My dad's my nanny, so he spends a lot of time with me in L.A. when my mom's in Atlanta.
Being a mom to my son has taken precedence over everything in my life, and I think that's the order it should be... It's a great challenge that I don't think's ever gonna stop.
Being a mom, I can't imagine my child not having a meal. That's hard to digest.
Being a mom, I am even more inspired to really help make a difference. I can't imagine what it would be like if my child didn't have a meal to eat.
Being a mom has affected me in the greatest way possible - and in a necessary way. Having my son has helped me to be grounded, and I feel like with a child you have to really think about things all the way through.
You know the best part of being a mom is getting that love. Honestly, you know, my son's love... a child's love is so pure, it just makes you feel so good no matter what.
I think that when you become a mom... you don't really worry about the small stuff. I'm just way more centered. It makes you focus even more on what your goals are in life.
My fans have grown up with me and seen my life change over the years, from a young girl with 'Goodies' to a full-grown woman and now mom.
Moms can be fresh, fly and young, and that's the kind of mom I want to be.
I think cool moments like winning a Grammy deserve a nice little party where you really soak it in and not have to work and stuff. I do remember throwing a party on that Grammy night, but it was work.