I'm no breastfeeding expert, but between my two children, I've logged quite a bit of experience so far. I nursed my first-born for 14 months and I am currently 7 months (and going ... Read More
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Good Posture Matters! 8 Tips To Teach Your Child Today!
Summer break is officially over and it’s time for our kids to enter the school hallways for another year of learning and fun. You’ve stocked up on all the items on the school ... Read More
6 Precautions To Take During Mass Shootings
Over 250 mass shootings have been recorded as of this year alone. Since the mass shooting in El Paso, TX, everyone is seeking answers. Why and how did all this happen? Are we too ... Read More
4 Affordable Activities That Teach Kids About Travel
The benefits that children gain from travel are life-changing. Seeing the world can make children more confident, fearless and knowledgeable overall. Many parents dream of exposing ... Read More
10 Healthy Homemade Baby Food Recipes
This one's for all the parents out there! The best nourishment for babies comes straight from their mother's milk, but as our little ones grow, it's important for us to give them ... Read More
6 Ways To Prep Your Body & Home For Breastfeeding
Welcome to motherhood! By now you may have realized that there is much to consider and even more to learn as a new mother, specifically when it comes to breastfeeding. Us new moms ... Read More
Why Is The Black Infant Mortality Rate So High?
Although recent technological advances have decreased infant mortality rates (IMR) globally, the U.S. rate is still alarming compared to other developed countries. The situation is ... Read More
First-Time Mom? Here Are 6 Things No One Will Tell You
There are many things that an app or even an article can tell you about what to expect when expecting. However, not many describe the most blatant and obvious things that some of ... Read More
The Importance Of Affection In The Black Household
Affection in the black household directly relates to how we learn to treat ourselves, strangers, and loved ones. Showing love, gratitude, appreciation, and kindness in your ... Read More
Black Dolls: Do They Matter?
As a mother in the era of Black Lives Matter, Black Girl Magic, and the Me Too Movement, I am keenly aware of every decision I make concerning my young black children. Parenting, ... Read More
More Than Shy: How To Support Your Introverted Child
If I had a dime for every time I was told I was “too quiet” or that I should get out more as a child, I wouldn't have to work another day in my life. I’d be retired on some island ... Read More
Fun Outdoor Activities To Try This Summer
Yes, we all love our A/C. However, sitting indoors all summer can get monotonous and very boring. The sun is out and the heat is made for fun. The great outdoors awaits us this ... Read More
Eye Injuries From Fireworks In U.S. Have Nearly Doubled
As communities across America enjoy fireworks this July Fourth, folks should keep eye safety in mind. The number of eye injuries caused by fireworks nearly doubled from 2016 to ... Read More
A Parent’s Guide To Avoiding The Summer Slide
Summer is upon us and many of us are making plans that include travel and vacation joy. Your plans may even include a visit to the pool and a fun trip down the slide into some ... Read More