Under his mother’s orders, Princeton Parker sat down at the kitchen table and didn’t budge. The high-school senior couldn’t leave the table ... Read More
Parenting
5 Ways To Devolop Your Child’s Self-Esteem
As a parent watching my daughter grow up, it hasn’t always been easy to determine if I was nurturing her self-esteem enough or too much. ... Read More
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke: How To Protect Your Children
Several weeks ago, I relocated from Northern Virginia to Phoenix with my two kids in tow. While I had previously lived on the West Coast ... Read More
Suicide Rate Rises For Black Children: What Parents Must Know For Back To School
Researchers found that suicide rates have doubled for Black children while declining for White children over the last ... Read More
If You Have A Teen Daughter Living With PCOS Here’s How To Support Her
Puberty itself can be difficult for any teen girl - navigating changing relationships with their girls, boyfriends, classes and body ... Read More
How to Recognize The Signs Of Depression In Youth
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you ... Read More
How Parents Can Talk To Their Children About Police Violence, Trauma & Growing Up Black
I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been avoiding these tough conversations with my children. One is a 3-year-old, extremely inquisitive and ... Read More
What Michelle Obama Can Teach Us About Raising Empowered Girls
Michelle Obama delivered one of the most powerful and heartfelt speeches at the Democratic National Convention last week. As I listened and ... Read More
Is Mom In The Wrong For Beating 16-Year-Old Daughter On Facebook Live?
One mother’s wish for the Facebook Live video – showing her beating her 16-year-old daughter -- to go viral has come true, though with ... Read More
You’re Not A Bad Parent: Helping Your Child Manage Mental Illness
“My daughter won’t get out of bed after I call her several times. It just feels like she’s ignoring me!” “My son is acting ... Read More
To The Parent Too Busy For Their Child…
Preschooler driving you CRAZY? Just recently, my 3-year-old – a bubbly babe, full of life and laughter pulled a switch-up on me in what ... Read More
Lionel Richie: “Fatherhood Changed Me Tremendously”
As an original member of the legendary group, The Commodores, Lionel Richie helped to craft the “Motown sound” and as a solo artist, the ... Read More
