While we recently celebrated Father’s Day there are so many strong black men leading their families by being the example. They are not only ... Read More
Parenting
Parenting Tips: Why, “Because I Said So,” May Not Be Best (video)
Danny R. Gibson, LMFT: I would like to address the comment that I would often hear a lot when I was growing was from my parent ... Read More
Friends Without Kids: Baby Shower Gift Ideas For Under $50
So you've been invited to a baby shower. This is such an exciting time in the life of the parent to be and you want to show them your love ... Read More
The Impact of Trauma on a Black Boy’s Genius
Black pain often goes unaddressed. African Americans are less likely to seek mental health services than other minorities according to the ... Read More
Concerns Raised As Anthem Insurance Cuts Breast Pump Reimbursement 44%
Anthem health insurance, which operates as Blue Cross Blue Shield in many states and covers over 40 million people, cut the reimbursement ... Read More
Help Your Children Avoid “Summer Slide”–Here’s How!
The end of the school year is approaching, and parents will soon be left with the dilemma of finding something for their children to do over ... Read More
Health Tip: Guiding Your Child’s Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a lifelong disorder in which a person experiences abnormal sleep patterns where they fall asleep suddenly and most often at ... Read More
Postpartum Depression: A Black Mother’s Story
Black women can do everything. We’ve been programmed since nursing white babies, tending the house and picking the fields to handle all ... Read More
The “Checklist,” That May Save Pregnant Black Women
As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, the fact that the United States has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths compared to other ... Read More
Parent’s Point of View: The Reduction of Rape Culture
President Trump recently announced that April will now be named national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which will spark much-needed ... Read More
Could Traditional Black Family Ideals Be Promoting Obesity?
Weight has pretty much always been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always the chubby kid and even ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait & Protecting The Student Athlete
Sickle cell trait is among the top killers of athletes in high school and college sports. The words “sickle cell anemia” may ring a bell for ... Read More
