Tag Archives: Parenting

Why My Kids Won’t Be Turning the Other Cheek

Why My Kids Won’t Be Turning the Other Cheek


Recently I read headlines about a Brooklyn, NY teacher being fined $10,000 by New York City’s Department of Education for encouraging a …

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Having More Kids: What’s the Magic Number?

Having More Kids: What’s the Magic Number?


My husband and I have two beautiful children.  Our 3-year-old son is hilarious and our 6-month-old daughter already has a ton of …

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Hypertension in the Black Community: Why Our Families Deserve Better

Hypertension in the Black Community: Why Our Families Deserve Better


When I was 21, I lost 40 pounds. This was after several failed attempts at losing weight.  My lack of success was …

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Couples Spotlight: Mike and Henrietta Jones


I love hearing other peoples’ love stories and their thoughts and tips on what makes their marriages work. This week’s spotlight couple …

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Why We Shouldn’t Let Our Children Live in Fear

Why We Shouldn’t Let Our Children Live in Fear


The last time I watched CNN, as much as I did last week ,was in December when the horrific

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On The Rise: Creating Memories With Breast Milk Jewelry

On The Rise: Creating Memories With Breast Milk Jewelry

To add to the newest trends of ultrasound parties and  

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4 Ways To Instill Courage, Persistence, and the Will to Achieve In Our Children

4 Ways To Instill Courage, Persistence, and the Will to Achieve In Our Children

What I loved about being a classroom teacher was that I could teach beautiful brown girls and boys that looked like me some of the …

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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month


April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a time for all of us to recognize to that we each have …

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Interview: Kym Whitley Discusses New Show ‘Raising Whitley’ on OWN

Interview: Kym Whitley Discusses New Show ‘Raising Whitley’ on OWN

We had the opportunity to talk with Kym Whitley recently about her new show, Raising Whitley, which debuts on OWN this Saturday night (4/20) at …

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Don’t Forget to Talk to the Kids About Death: 5 Tips to Getting Started

Don’t Forget to Talk to the Kids About Death: 5 Tips to Getting Started

This past weekend, I had the very unfortunate experience of attending the funeral for my cousin’s six week old baby that died unexpectedly. I distinctly …

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