Should Your Daughter Really Be Dating?

Should Your Daughter Really Be Dating?

May 4th, 2014

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Your daughter wants to go on a date? As soon as she hits 13 questions begins to circulate in your mind about the rules for dating your daughter. Should I let boys call the house? Where should I let her go on dates at? How is too old for boys she might want to date? Does…
How to Deal with an Ineffective Teacher

May 4th, 2014

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School just began and your kid is having teacher problems. But, is your kid really the issue? Many parents know it’s normal to have teacher problems with at least one teacher throughout their kid’s school career and their right. But, for Black children it’s not just a problem, it’s an epidemic. A study by the Centers…
How to Deal with an Ineffective Teacher

May 4th, 2014

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School just began and your kid is having teacher problems. But, is your kid really the issue? Many parents know it’s normal to have teacher problems with at least one teacher throughout their kid’s school career and their right. But, for Black children it’s not just a problem, it’s an epidemic. A study by the Centers…
7 Hobbies to Do With Your Kids

May 2nd, 2014

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Now, who said Black people don’t have hobbies. Getting a few family hobbies for my kids and hubby have created some of our most memorable family moments. In addition, hobbies give your kids superior knowledge on a specific subject and often are a very cost effective way to provide family entertainment. So here’s my list…
4 Alternatives to Suing for Child Support

May 2nd, 2014

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1. Elect a Go-Between In the old days African-Americans, or Americans of any race for that matter, rarely took their problems to court. Community elders were appointed and when they spoke that was the end of the conversation. If you are looking to build a happy and healthy co-parenting environment, you need to find an…
Black Science Fiction is Essential for Our Children

April 28th, 2014

Lifestyle | Raising Boys

There are several reasons that I believe Black sci fi is essential reading for African-American children. The first reason is that most kids (especially little boys and I’ve got three of them) love sci-fi. From superheros to Star Wars most boys can’t get enough of science fiction. For that reason, they should get equal exposure…
Romance After Baby

April 28th, 2014

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There’s nothing more rewarding in life than having children. Once you give birth, your world completely changes. Your worries shift, your schedule is thrown for a loop, and your relationship with your partner inevitably suffers. No longer will you and your mate be able to spend every spare moment together as your little ones require…
#MommyMotivation: The Universe is Activated by Faith

April 28th, 2014

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Here’s your #mommymotivation for the day. Check our youtube channel here for past episodes: Our Mommy Motivators:
Cellphones: Toys or Tools?

April 28th, 2014

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I’m usually pretty impartial to Facebook conversations, but occasionally I will get in on one and give my two cents. This week I came across a convo on whether or not to give your child a cell phone. There were actually some pretty good arguments on both sides. Some parents said that if your child…
Help for Our Kids with Sickle Cell

April 28th, 2014

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As a mommy of three, my children’s health is one of the last things I want to worry about. I pick them up from school, take them to the park, read with them and watch them grow every day. All the while, I often take for granted the very thing that allows them to make…