Los Angeles has become the first major school system in the United States to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all students 12 and older. ... Read More
Parenting
Kids’ Accidental Poisonings Are on the Rise: Protect Your Child
As the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on and stress on families mounts, more kids are falling victim to accidental poisonings. Experts ... Read More
Kids Piled on Extra Pounds During Pandemic
The CDC reported that 24.2% of Black children aged 2-19 years old were obese in 2017-2018. New research shows that those numbers may have ... Read More
Safety Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Parents would love to keep their children safe at all times, and to ensure that they're always protected. Sadly, parents cannot possibly ... Read More
Toppling TVs, Furniture Sending Many Young Children to ERs
It can happen in an instant. A young child climbs a heavy piece of furniture, and it topples over on the toddler. New research suggests ... Read More
Managing Your Child’s Asthma: 5 Things To Know For Back To School
It can be difficult for any parent to send their young child off back to school, especially during a pandemic, but imagine if your child had ... Read More
Think You Have Every Swimming Risk Covered? You Might Be Wrong
When you think about taking your kids swimming, a checklist of must-haves usually comes to mind - sunscreen, towels, goggles, and flotation ... 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