I recently had the pleasure of chatting it up with the always real, down-to-earth LaShawn and April Daniels, co-stars of the Tamar & Vince show. When I was new to the blogging scene, they were one of the first celebrity couples I interviewed here on this website. I immediately became a superfan and loved what they stood for. I adored how they showed the world that there … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Give Black Dads Their Props Starting Today
In our society if we listen to the news, it is normal to hear of terrible daddy stories. Just because some folks have terrible daddy stories doesn’t mean that all dads are bad, especially our black dads. Can we take a moment and celebrate the dads who are doing it right? More than ever, I see dads with their children in the mall and at the playground. YouTube videos of dads … [Read more...]
Parents: 4 Practical Guidelines for When Your Kids Grow Out of Your Nest
As your child grows into a young adult, things change. Your son is growing into manhood and he needs you to grow with him. Your daughter is becoming a woman and she needs you to acknowledge it. I tell you this can be easier said than done. It will take effort on your part. I remember when my son was ready to catch public transportation in the Washington DC metropolitan area … [Read more...]
Parents Wake UP! 5 Shocking Facts You Need to Know about the Music Your Kids Are Listening To!
Does your kid's playlist truly match your family values? In all honesty, does yours? If your kids spend any time listening to today’s most popular songs on the radio then, you definitely need to know what a study of the most popular 279 songs says they are hearing. Here are 5 shocking facts that you need to know about the music your kids are listening to: Fact #1: Kids … [Read more...]
10 Easy & Fun Activities to Combat Cabin Fever for Young Kids
What do you do when it's too cold to take the kids outside to run around and play? For many areas in the country, this time of year means having to be stuck indoors. If you're having a pretty mild winter so far like we are in the DC area, consider yourself lucky. But in anticipation of the cold weather and snow that can shut down schools and keep kids stuck indoors for … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Lose Yourself in Motherhood
I always wanted to be a mom. Since I was a child, I dreamed about nurturing another human being and helping them create a happy life. Recently, my 5-year-old son was sharing his dreams of being an astronaut, rock star, and soldier, when my 3-year-old daughter jumped in and said, “mommy, I am going to be a mommy and live in a rainbow house when I grow up.” She had the … [Read more...]
3 Proven Ways to Get Your Kids to Set Goals for the New Year…and Keep Them!
Goal setting is an important skill to teach your children. Equally important is the skill of follow-through. As one year comes to an end and another begins, it’s a good time to reevaluate and look towards the future. Their goals don't have to be reasonable or realistic. Let them dream outside the box. They may attain far greater than you ever imagined. Take special note of … [Read more...]
7 Life Changing Questions Every Father Must Ask His Son
By: Carlos Johnson For the past two decades as a father, therapist, and educator I have had the pleasure and opportunity to work with thousands of great families in communities, churches and schools. And, from my experience of helping boys in every type of family, all over this country, here's what I know to be true: Boys with awesome purpose and potential from GREAT … [Read more...]
5 Empowering Lessons on Being Black in America that We Must Teach Our Children
Before Ta-Nehisi Coates won the National Book Award, was named a MacArthur Genius, and had a New-York-Times-Bestselling Book, he was a father, and he was a son. In The Beautiful Struggle, he details growing up in Baltimore during the "Age of Crack" and his father’s fight to raise his seven children. In Between the World and Me, Mr. Coates writes a letter to his son … [Read more...]
6 Things You Blame On Your Kids That Are Really Your Fault
We all love our kids. They add joy to our lives in ways that no one else can. But as much as we love them, doesn’t it seem like kids get blamed for a lot? Listen, I am guilty of it myself. My youngest is 3 and I am still blaming these kids for the extra weight on my body. I need to stop. I’ve had 3 whole years to pull it together. So why do we play the blame game with our … [Read more...]
3 Quality-vs-Quantity Time Activities That Could Save Your Marriage and Family
Does mom time matter? That was the topic of an article published in the Journal of Family and Marriage earlier this year. The Washington Post explained the study in detail. But here’s the gist: Researchers claimed that the amount of time spent with mothers is not linked to the well-being of children ages 3-11. The study points to similar findings for father time. Now, I don’t … [Read more...]
Sarah Jakes’ New Book ‘Dear Mary’ Takes on Modern Day Motherhood with an Old School Twist
Sarah Jakes has done it again! According to her new book, Dear Mary, "Jakes explores biblical stories about Mary - as well as stories from her own life - to better understand what living for Christ can look like today and how to model that for you children." BMWK caught up with Sarah and get real about life and motherhood in this day and age. BMWK: What inspired you to … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Prayers to Pray Over Your Children Starting Today
I began praying for my children while they were still in my belly. I would pray for God to show me how to be the best mother to each of them. I wanted to know how to care for them just as he would. Tailor the short five prayers below to fit your specific need. Take out the word son or daughter and insert your child’s name. Say the prayer aloud so you can hear yourself say … [Read more...]
Tears, Puke, and Poop – My Love Hate Relationship with Being a Dad
"Kinsley, I love you dearly from about 8am-11pm. But after that, you are not my favorite person." Yup that's the conversation I had with my 2 month old as we sat on the couch watching TV together. I can't lie. Over the last few days, I've been highly frustrated with this little girl of mine. But it's such a growing process for me. I'm so used to being able to control … [Read more...]
How Eating Meals with Your Kids Can Literally Change Their Lives
“Maaaaaan, y’all ain’t gonna believe what we did at school one time.” That’s how my younger brother prepped us for one of his college escapade stories. He played division one basketball and was always getting into excitement (read: trouble). We were all are sitting around for mealtime and it was his turn to share. The Prank of the Century This particular evening my … [Read more...]