When you think about taking your kids swimming, a checklist of must-haves usually comes to mind - sunscreen, towels, goggles, and flotation ... Read More
Parenting
Things My Dad Taught Me….
Father. Dad. Daddy. Papa. Pop. There are many different words we use to define one of the most important men in our lives. More than the ... Read More
She Gets It From Her Mom: Lela Rochon’s Daughter is Flawless in ‘Waiting to Exhale’ Gown
The movie Waiting To Exhale was groundbreaking in itself. Made in the mid 90's, it brought together four queens: Angela Bassett, Whitney ... Read More
You’ll be Paying More for Diapers and Tampons Soon, Here’s Why
As if the pandemic wasn't hard enough financially on a lot of people, new parents don't seem to be catching a break. This week, the consumer ... Read More
Wait…Should you give your kid condoms??
Do you remember the 2003 Black American comedy blockbuster, Love doesn’t cost a thing? Specifically, do you recall the scene where Steve ... Read More
Smart Tips for Preparing your Child for Braces
Taking children to the orthodontist is definitely different from taking them to Disney World; you can't expect them to be overly excited ... Read More
How Black Education Disparity Impacts Mental Health
A new report shows that schools with predominantly black student bodies routinely receive significantly less funding than their white ... Read More
How To Talk To Children About Gun Violence
Today we are seeing far too many tragedies unfold, many of them involving children. Parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of ... Read More
Depression in Black Children: What Does It Look Like?
What could a child possibly be depressed about? They don’t have bills or responsibilities, so what is there to really be sad about? ... Read More
Parenting Teens With Schizophrenia: Dealing With Reality
It was his first time in the Psychiatric ER. He wasn’t sure why he was there. At first, neither were we. Other than a reported funny feeling ... Read More
How Black Families are Tackling Homeschooling This School Year
Whether you call it pandemic schooling, crisis homeschooling, virtual schooling or distance learning, more families are educating their ... Read More
Is Social Media Hurting Your Child?
Let me tell you something about me. By all prevailing definitions, I am an adult. In more urban vernacular, I am a grown adult. What this ... Read More