By now, a lot of us have prepared ourselves to watch Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, a 4- part docu-series that journies us through the ... Read More
Teen Health
How Social Media Is Affecting Your Teen’s Long-Term Wellbeing
Instagram is terrible for our long-term mental health and wellbeing, according to a survey of 1,500 teens and young adults. While the ... Read More
Exploring Period Panties As A Menstruation Alternative
Originally appears on the She Thinx Blog and Dr. Renee is offering our BDO readers $10 off of their orders of THINX period panties through ... Read More
5 Reasons Why Every Adult Should Have a Wanderlust List
If nothing else, the Oscar Award-winning movie, Green Book, has helped to illuminate how far Black people have come in terms of having ... Read More
How Allowing Our Kids to Express Themselves Can Improve Their Mental Wellness as Adults
“Stay out of grown folks’ business” “Speak when spoken to” “You’re too young to have an opinion” I am sure that many of you have ... Read More
4 Ways To Help Your Child Fight Drug Addiction
Finding out your child is into drugs is hard but what follows is even harder; getting them back on the right track. It's devastating, but ... Read More
11-Year-Old Boy Dies By Suicide After Being Bullied for His Weight
Phillip Spruill, a handsome 11-year old older brother from Philadelphia, committed suicide apparently after being bullied repeatedly for ... Read More
How Can Parents Protect Their Children From Heart Disease (Video)
Well, it's a little bit unfortunate that we don't recognize in many cases that heart disease starts in childhood. If you think ... Read More
Cold/Flu Safety: Opioid Cough & Cold Medicines 18 & Older Only
Although we may let our kids sing along to the latest in ‘lean’ infused music, that doesn’t mean the FDA is here for it. Whether your child ... Read More
Be A Kid With Your Kid
Sometimes life can get so busy that we miss out on important interactions with our family. Days move fast and nights fall short, often ... Read More
5 Benefits Of Breastfeeding For New Moms
It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to Breastfeed your child exclusively for 6 months and then continuing giving them ... Read More
9-Year-Old Kills Herself After Bullying
An Alabama mother says bullying led her 9-year-old daughter to commit suicide, according to CBS News reports. Mother Jasmine Adams said ... Read More
