Many parents, now that their children are back in school are looking for lunch ideas that are not only economical but also healthy for their ... Read More
Teen Health
A Parent’s Guide To Avoiding The Summer Slide
Summer is upon us and many of us are making plans that include travel and vacation joy. Your plans may even include a visit to the pool and ... Read More
Pool Safety Tips for Non-Swimmers
About 70 percent of Black people don't know how to swim, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number ... Read More
Sasha Obama at 21: Proud, Poised and All Grown Up
Former President Barack Obama thought he had his hands full with dealing with the problems of the world as the 44th President of the United ... Read More
How to Help a Child in Depression: 8 Pieces of Advice
If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, ... Read More
STDs May Be More Common Than Thought Among U.S. High School Kids
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic kept people isolated at home, sexually transmitted disease (STDs) cases increased across the United ... Read More
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
Mental health is a complex subject that many people find themselves shying away from, but for Blacks, teens and young adults; it's a ... Read More
Are Stimulants a Gateway Drug for College Students?
Stimulants, also known as uppers, is a drug that temporarily increases alertness and energy. The use of stimulant drugs among college ... Read More
5 Signs Your Child May Be A Bully
A good report card is not the only concern for parents of school-aged children. Today, news headlines with heartbreaking reports of ... Read More
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
LGBTQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at a Younger Age
Kids who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality may be vulnerable to contemplating suicide at a tender age, a new U.S. government ... Read More
The Transformation of Nasir Jones: “When You Stop Learning, Then You Stop Growing”
In 1994, Columbia Records released the debut album of a 20-year-old from Queensbridge Housing Projects in New York City and called it ... Read More