A COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived for children ages 5 to 11 – and with it, some important questions from parents. Many are wondering … [Read more...] about What Parents Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11
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How To Manage Asthma At School: A Guide For Parents
Asthma is the biggest chronic disease-related school absence. When parents and school authorities address asthma risk factors, kids will … [Read more...] about How To Manage Asthma At School: A Guide For Parents
Answering kids’ (and parents’) questions about the Covid-19 vaccine
Sesame Street's 5-year-old Rosita, who recently got her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. "My mommy and my papi said that it will help … [Read more...] about Answering kids’ (and parents’) questions about the Covid-19 vaccine
Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With all the excitment of proms, graduations and upcoming college moves going on, it might be hard to remember that … [Read more...] about Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome
Audra McDonald Shines The Spotlight On ADHD
Actress and singer Audra McDonald made history during the 2014 Tony Awards when she won her sixth Tony for her leading role as Bille Holiday … [Read more...] about Audra McDonald Shines The Spotlight On ADHD
6 Things People Get Wrong About Teen Pregnancy
As the son of a teen mother I saw firsthand what it was like to be a parent learning on-the-go and dealing with the pressures of a society … [Read more...] about 6 Things People Get Wrong About Teen Pregnancy
Breaking The Cycle Of Bad Money Habits In Black Families
One thing that traditionally hasn’t been a strong suit in the Black family – and simultaneously, a detriment – is passing down healthy money … [Read more...] about Breaking The Cycle Of Bad Money Habits In Black Families
Lead: A Hidden Threat In Baby Food
One of the many milestones as a parent is watching your baby build a healthy, meaningful relationship with food. But, if you’re feeding your … [Read more...] about Lead: A Hidden Threat In Baby Food
3 Things to Consider About COVID and Back to School
Anxiety, fear, and worry are just a few of the emotions that parents and caregivers may be grappling with right now. As many school … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Consider About COVID and Back to School
4 Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
If your children are picky eaters, bribing or pressuring them will probably backfire. But there are other steps you can take to help them … [Read more...] about 4 Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
How Regina King’s Son Shed Light on the Dangers of Social Media
In the wake of the heartbreaking suicide of Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr., her close friend and actress Vivica Fox is shedding light … [Read more...] about How Regina King’s Son Shed Light on the Dangers of Social Media
When Genes Raise a Mom’s Risk for Cancer, Is It OK to Tell Kids?
It's important to talk to kids about family health risks, but what impact will sharing this kind of information have on your child? BRCA … [Read more...] about When Genes Raise a Mom’s Risk for Cancer, Is It OK to Tell Kids?