Family Health
Children should be trained in basic etiquette. Each day I feel as if the responsibility to teach our children basic manners has gone right out the window. Just how basic is basic, though? As a teacher and a Godmother, I am stickler for manners. If you don’t use them, you get nothing. My parents taught […]
The summer is quickly coming to a close and schools all over the country will be opening in the weeks ahead. From knowing what you already have to taking advantage of tax holidays, here are 5 simple ways to save on all of your back to school needs: 1. Take inventory. We usually do ourselves […]
If you’re a daddy’s girls, you know how special the bond is between a man and his daughter. For most young girls of color in today’s society, they cannot relate. They have never had a dad who cared for them, guided them or in most cases claimed them. Statistics show that 82.3% of African American […]
Creating a safe and healthy place for children to play can seem like a hard task. It is summer time and the children are home. On really hot days you try and keep them in the house safe and cool.The house is the whole family’s abode, but each family member needs a turf of his […]
There are many advantages of using baby walker. One is to be proud of giving a valuable gift to the babies and the baby will be happy inside it.I must say that I am not a fan of baby walkers. All four of my godchildren learned to walk without them. Natural Remedies To Soothe Your […]
Over the years of putting our own children to sleep and keeping them asleep, and counseling thousands of other moms and dads on various styles of nighttime parenting, here are some time-tested, proven attitudes and techniques. Most of these are applicable to infants and toddlers of all ages. New App BabyOnTime Will Give You Time […]
Travel is one of the best ways to introduce your family to different cultures, but when you’re housebound, there are countless ways to introduce your loved ones to different people and ways of life. Try these family exercises to open up brand new experiences while bonding with your children. Try Ethnic Cuisine. Visit ethnic restaurants […]
Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July and year end celebrations. Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community. […]
With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, here are some quotes on Fatherhood from black celebrity Dads for inspiration and confirmation on the universal spirit of being a father. Check it out and share your thoughts and comments on Fatherhood, from your point of view, in the comment box below. Rev Run “For boys you want […]
Actress Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict are anxiously awaiting their first born son next month (July). She recently shared her days of being “with child” in her celebrity blog in Parenting Magazine. She spoke about sharing this experience with her twin Tamera and the challenges of working during her first trimester on the set […]
Great childcare during your work day gives you a sense of peace during the day. Finding the right day care center, consider your child’s safety, how much you can afford to pay and your daily routine. Look for the following: Safety: check if the child care is licensed with your state and country. Find out […]
I just read an argument and its rebuttal on the subject of best friends and it really made me think: is it bad to just have one best friend or is having a lot of close friends the better way to go? While from first glance, the article about the “horrors” of a child having […]