Back in 2008, a heartbreaking story about little Johnny Jackson, a 10-year-old South Carolina boy, made headlines after he died more than an ... Read More
Parenting
J. Ivy’s “Dear Father”: The Poem That Saved His Life & Inspired A Movement To Save A Million More
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlMpyVTUraw&w=560&h=315] The Good Book says life and death is in the power of the ... Read More
10 Must-Read Children’s Books By Celebs Turned Authors
May is Get Caught Reading month, but when it comes to literacy, rates among African-American children are quite alarming. Fifty-three ... Read More
What Every Parent Should Tell Their Child About Masturbation
When a child becomes aware of their sex parts and they begin to respond to sexual stimuli (typically around age 8) it’s very common for them ... Read More
Raising Your Child To Have A Greatness Mentality
All parents want to see their children grow up to be happy, healthy adults who achieve greatness. But, what is greatness? Although many have ... Read More
Switch It Up! Surprises Help Babies Learn
Encountering surprising situations or objects can help infants learn, a new study suggests. Infants come equipped with some natural ... Read More
Breast-Fed Babies Could Mean Smarter & Richer Adults
Breast-fed babies may be smarter, better educated and richer as adults, a new study by Brazilian researchers suggests. "Breast-feeding is ... Read More
CEO Tamira Dunn Of DREAM Girls Mentoring Program, Inc. Helps ‘Uplift, Empower And Educate’ Teen Moms
As a society, we’re incredibly quick to judge teen mothers, especially African-American teen mothers, but the folks at the DREAM Girls ... Read More
LeVar Burton: Building ‘The Next Generation’ Of Readers
Actor, director, producer and author LeVar Burton has done a lot in his career. From playing the iconic "Kunta Kinte" in the TV series ... Read More
Preparing Our Children For A Lifetime Of Proper Dental Health
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since this awareness event is sponsored by The American Dental Association, it’s a ... Read More
Is It A Tantrum Or Something More?
In this informative Q&A session, Dr. Lorelle Bradely answers some of our most reader requested health questions. "Could Your Child's ... Read More
‘The Doctors’ Dr. Rachael Ross Helps Parents Talk To Children About Sex
Talking to children and adolescents about sex can be a tricky thing. Many parents have the concern of exposing too much information too ... Read More