Sometimes blending those as step-family as there may be biological parents to deal with or the spouse entering the new family may find it difficult to parent someone else’s child. I had a two year old son when I met my husband and he had no children. The biological father really wasn’t a presence so there was no problem on that front. The problem was me. I had to learn to let … [Read more...]
10 Things Every Girl Should Learn from Her Mother
Two of my greatest blessings have been having an amazing single mother raise me and being mommy to my two awesome daughters. I’m so grateful God used me as the vessel to deliver my girls into the world and made me responsible for their upbringing. Although I’ve had parenting challenges along the way, I wouldn’t trade this role for any other in the world. My mommy title … [Read more...]
5 Things We Tell Our Teenage Daughter about Life
We have a sixteen year old daughter and we make sure we install certain values within her. Some values are biblical and some are common sense things we want her to remember so she will be prepared as a woman. Listed are the top five things we tell her. 1. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. We want her to know that she is beautiful. We tell her that so she won’t fall in … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: Stepdads are Great Too!
My parents met when they were both in the Air Force. They married when I was four and my older sister was seven. Looking at the wedding pictures, I remember being there, but for the longest time, I thought my dad was mine biologically. It wasn’t until I was older that I was told he was not. You see my dad adopted me and my sister after he married my mom, so I didn’t get a … [Read more...]
3 Things Fathers Overlook With Their Daughters
To the men that have embraced their responsibilities and are in the lives of their children I applaud you. At a time where many have fallen short in this regard you have taken the path that a true man should take. This should always be acknowledged but there is always room for improvement. I recently spoke at a Young Women's Conference and it was a great experience. I … [Read more...]
Incarcerated Fathers Given a Chance to Dance With Their Daughters
Father daughter dances are special events. They bring the community together and more importantly; they help make it possible for fathers and daughters to get to spend quality time together. It is a chance for them to dress up and learn lessons in how to carry themselves as young ladies and it is a chance for their fathers to show them just how they should be treated. There are … [Read more...]
Dad Starts Publishing Company With 7-Year-Old Daughter
Here at BMWK we applaud parents who go above and beyond to support their child's interests and Ephraim Benton is setting the bar high. The actor/entrepreneur recently created Daddy Daughter Publishing with his 7-year-old daughter, Amber, after reading the stories she had scribbled in her notebook. Check out this snippet from the BlackEnterprise.com interview: Amber is just … [Read more...]
News and Entertainment Roundup 11/02/2009
Rev. Al Sharpton's Ex-Wife and Daughter Arrested On Friday night the daughter and former wife of Al Sharpton were both arrested in New York City following a traffic stop. Supposedly a dispute broke out after they were stopped for running a red light in the city. For the full story check out Essence.com. Michael Steele Considers Upcoming Elections A Vote On His … [Read more...]