New Study Says Labor Pains Don’t Hurt As Much As We Remember. Moms Everywhere Want To Shank Them In the Gut.
Do labor pains hurt? A new study says it's not as bad as moms think. We think the researchers should go into hiding now.
#VestOrVote: the Dream Defenders Bulletproof Vest Campaign Is Chilling
The Black activist group aims to inspire Black voters with this incredibly chilling ad.
How To Talk To Kids About Sex: Great Resources from Planned Parenthood
October marks Let’s Talk Month, aimed at getting families to talk to kids about sex. Here, ways to go beyond “the talk” and say what matters—and sticks.
Black Teen Mom Wins $225K After Losing Custody Of Newborn
Just seven days after giving birth, a teen mom had her daughter taken away during a dispute with her mom. Here's why we should all care.
‘Justice While Black’: A Must-Have Book for Black Families in These Scary Times
The new book 'Justice While Black' gives Black families step-by-step instructions on how to navigate—and survive—the criminal justice system.
Italian Meatball Recipe with Home Made Red Wine Tomato Sauce
An easy meatball recipe and red wine sauce that'll have you licking your fingers, sopping your bread and elevating your kitchen game.
Erykah Badu’s Kids On Vine: A Superstar’s Sweet Mom Moments
Erykah Badu's Vine videos give a delicious view into her mom heart.
The Working Mom’s Survival Kit: 15 Ways to Make Life More Manageable
Be clear: I CAN NOT do it all. But this has a few tricks up her sleeve to make what I can do a little easier.
Born to Wash Cars: The Journey to Uncovering You and Your Child’s Purpose
Giving your child the gift of discovering what she was "born" to do.
White Mom Who Sued Sperm Bank Over Black Baby Needs To Get A Grip
The white mom suing over giving birth to a Black baby is rooted in fear—and horrible for the child.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Sesame Street Turn Helped My Daughter Discover Her Brown Skin
When Lupita Nyong'o tells Elmo she loves her brown skin, a little girl and her mother learn something special about themselves.
‘Blackish’: Teaching Black Children To Embrace ALL Of Us
'Blackish,' the new ABC sitcom starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, has the potential to tell some honest truths.
A Biracial Mom Asks: What Do I Do When Black Relatives Pressure Me To Spank?
What's a white mom to do when her biracial toddler starts acting up in front of the Black side of the family that believes in spanking?
A Better Way: One Mother Wrestles With All This “New Fangled” Discipline
This mom is learning that if she wants to change her daughter's character, not just her behavior, spanking may not be the best option for disciplining.
Natural Hair Wars: Coaxing the Generational Shift Toward Afros, Locs & Braids
Finally, my daughters and I can walk into my father's house happy to be me. finally, he's happy with our natural hair, too.
