Children feel victorious when they have big accomplishments like staying dry throughout the day. With summer just around the corner, your ... Read More
Teen Health
Ladies: Still Using The Withdrawal Method?
Are you playing a game of STD/baby roulette? It amazes me how many adults (and even children, AHHH!) are foregoing all of the many effective ... Read More
Raising Empowered Girls: Talk Early, Talk Often
"Ewww! What's that?!,” a seventh grade girl remarked as she picked up a hygiene product out of her gift bag at the conclusion of an Assist ... Read More
First Lady Launches Healthy Schools Initiative
First Lady Michelle Obama recently campaigned in South Florida for her “Let’s Move!” healthy kids program, and unveiled a widespread ... Read More
STUDY: Food Allergies Double In Black Children
Food allergies in children are gradually increasing, but in black children those numbers may be doubling, according to a recent study ... Read More
STUDY: Cocaine May Increase Stroke Risk Within 24 Hours Of Use
According to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014, cocaine greatly increases ... Read More
Study: Black Boys Hospitalized 10 Times More For Gun Injuries
According to a new study published in Pediatrics, 20 children a day are hospitalized for gunshot wounds in the United States. The study also ... Read More
Parents & Teens Working Together To Protect The Health Of Teens
The teenage years are a time for young people to learn and adopt healthy behaviors that will last a lifetime. Parents, schools, and ... Read More
Teen Tattoo Parties
In these tough economic times, the fact is, most African American youths get their tattoos unprofessionally. These tattoos obtained in their ... Read More
13-Year-Old Declared Brain Dead, Showing Signs Of Life
A judge ordered on December 24th, 2013 that 13-year-old Jahi McMath, a Northern California girl declared brain dead after suffering ... Read More
Do Tattoos Block Jobs?
Does your tattoo impact your ability to get a job? Have you had the impression that your tattoo or piercing is not welcome at work? These ... Read More
The Surprising Health Risk For Black Men Raised By Single Parents
Over the weekend, in an episode of Iyanla Vanzant's show, Fix My Life, on the OWN network, Iyanla had a number of men on her show who ... Read More