When we think of generational blessings, it usually has something do to with the Bible and God either blessing or cursing a family and their descendants. However, in this article, let’s take a look at the generational blessings we as parents, can set up for our children right now, through the decisions we make. What is a generational blessing? Dr. Tony Evans explains … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Praying for My Kids
Have you ever had anyone tell you to give your children back to the Lord when you give birth? I don’t know if that is something that just black families do or if it’s a religious thing, but I gave my kids to the Lord when they were born. I really did not know what that meant. I just thought it was something like a christening without the water. I would learn many years later … [Read more...]
What Do You Teach Your Kids About Faith? 4 Lessons to Begin with
In today’s ever-changing society, how do you know what to teach your children about faith? Faith is constant, however, religion changes at a rate similar to that of the trendy fashion world. Every season, there is a new fad that displaces an old truth. Those old truths hold great faith. In the name of religion, I’ve witness several viewpoints and practices, which, to me have … [Read more...]
3 Must-Read Strategies on How to Love a Difficult Parent
Many of us married and single folks have issues that stem from our parents. Whether we’ve felt abandoned by parents, emotionally or physically abused by parents or overly coddled by parents, things that happened when we were 10 years old can still plague our relationships with our parents today. Even now as adults, some of those parents are just difficult to deal with still. … [Read more...]
Parents: 4 Ways to Handle a Child Who’s Acting Out
By: Lia Miller Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where she frequently doesn't listen and occasionally acts out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. Unfortunately, before she could get the pinny, a 4th grade boy grabbed the last one. Instead of just keeping … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name: 3 Things to Consider When Naming Your Baby
Once you get married, children are sure to follow for most couples. With children, comes the task of naming your baby. The name chosen for your child/children will stick with them for the rest of their life. Few people go through the legal process of officially changing their name. Most stick with what they have been given or choose a nickname. Naming your child is an … [Read more...]
First Time Mothers: The One Thing that Released Me from the Fear of Being a Parent
A fellow BMWK writer, friend, and soon to be first time dad posted a question on social media asking people to honestly share their fears about becoming first time parents. I started to respond to the post by listing all of the fears that had plagued me before becoming a parent. However, I decided against it. I didn’t want to scare the crap out of him with my paranoia and I … [Read more...]
[Video] A Super Cute Natural Hair Style for Girls that You Can Do at Home in Just 25 Minutes
As busy mom's we sometimes struggle with getting our own hair complete with a cute style, and adding a daughter to the mix - add more style challenges. We want our daughters hair to be healthy, cute and appropriate. Here's the step-by-step tutorial from our a friends at NATURALICIOUS1, with a super cute and quick hair style you can create at home for your daughter in just 25 … [Read more...]
Can Parents Enhance Their Little Girls Self-Image?
Parents have to worry about so much. On a daily basis, parents have to worry about the safety, well-being, education, and many other factors when it comes to their children. One would have to ask, “What other factors do parents have to worry about? Well, before you create that long list, in enters self-image, another factor for parents to add to their plate of … [Read more...]
Kid Natural Hair Transitions: What’s the Best Transition Plan for my Child?
What plan is the best for parents when they are choosing a natural hair lifestyle for their child? There are 3 different ways a natural can transition. Short term (0-1 months) Mid-term (2-11 months) Long term (1 yr. or more) Not all mothers are willing or ready to chop off their child's hair if they opt for a short or mid-term transition, so what is a mom to do? … [Read more...]
Principal Drags Students and Maintains a Job Within School System
Parents are outraged by the scenes within recently released surveillance videos that show a Connecticut elementary school principal, Carmen Perez-Dickson, dragging a child through the hall on three separate occasions. To add to their frustration, she wasn't fired. Nakeya Hargrove, the mother of the a young girl in one of the videos, didn't find out about the March 2012 … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Kids Need Role Models
Kids may unknowingly see some adults as role models. These adults can be family, teachers or even celebrities. Many parents may be unaware their kids have role models, especially celebrities, because kids may never talk about them... but just follow their every move on social media. Some people may think kids should not have role models, so I’ve listed 3 reasons why I think … [Read more...]
New York Homeless Man Sues Parents
Many of us may feel like we didn't get something from our parents. While most often our mothers and fathers, when present, did the best they could there are areas where they fell short. Being of the human species it's very unlikely that we will do everything right. Parenthood is no exception to this. With our own children we raise them the best we know how and hope that they … [Read more...]
Why It’s So Important to Listen to Your Children
"Listen earnestly to anything [your children] want to tell you, no matter what. If you don't listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little, they won't tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them all of it has always been big stuff." ~Catherine Wallace I saw this quote on Pinterest a few days ago and later on Facebook. There hasn't been a day that … [Read more...]
Think Your Parents Embarrassed You While You Were In School? This Dad Takes It To A New Level
Each day for the previous school year, when 16-year-old Rain Price rides the school bus past his house, he never knows what (or who) will be standing in the front yard. His dad has taken up the habit of standing in the front yard every day, dressed up in a different costume each time. For 170 days, he never repeated a costume. He was been a pirate, a Secret Service agent, … [Read more...]