Start With the Heart: How To Teach Children To Do the Right Thing
This mom wants her child to do the right thing because it's in her heart to do so—not because she's afraid of doing wrong.
Fear Of a Black Booty: on Beyonce’s Grammy Performance & How To Watch TV With Kids
To those who called Beyonce a whore for her Grammy Awards 2014 performance: suck it.
Introducing ‘Totally Lila’: A New YouTube Show For Tweens
I challenged my 11-year-old to use her own brain to entertain herself. She created her own show.
I’m A Black Single Mom and Black People Stereotype Me Like Crazy
This single Black mom is always subject to stereotypes, but it never ceases to amaze her that the majority of ridicule comes from others in her race.
Childless and Okay With It For Now: When Babysitting Wears You Out
She's knows she wants a family of her own, but she wonders what happens when you can’t give them back at the end of day?
The Hell? Philadelphia Teen Has Testicle Ruptured During Cop Pat-down.
The story of Darrin Manning, the Philly teen whose testicle was ruptured by a cop, makes me want to holler and throw up both my hands. And some ‘bows.
The Sneaky Child is the Best Child
Parenting a sneaky toddler can be tricky. But this mom prefers her kid be the sneaky one anyway.
Tina Fey’s Prayer For Her Daughters Makes Me Want To Fall On My Knees
Tina Fey's hysterical prayer for her daughters is my prayer, too. And let the church say, "Amen."
Eff Madonna, Sarah Palin & the Naked Black Woman Chair.
Is it me, or have white folk (not all, but enough to notice) gone mad?
Beyond MLK Day: Teaching Kids Why Martin Matters
How to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and his work meaningful for children today — and forever.
Baby Teeth Jewelry Is Actually, Like, A Thing. So You Know.
Apparently, moms across the land are so obsessed over preserving memories of their babies that they're having their kids' baby teeth dipped in gold and silver and attached to chains.
The Problem with Parenting From Your Own Pain
Fear is an awful foundation for parenting because the only fruit it can bear is more fear. Soon enough, we must surrender the fate of our children to God.
LeBron James’ Love Letter To Single Moms On The Shriver Report
LeBron James' sweet letter to his single mom—his champion—will make you want to call your mama and say, "thank you."
Little Black Girls, Natural Hair & Words That Hurt: When Colorism Strikes Our Kids
When grown women launch an online attack against a 3-year-old's skin and natural hair, a grandmother ponders how to combat colorism.
“Mom, Why Is Everyone Here White?” What My Son Knows About Race That I Never Did
Even Rebecca Carroll's 8-year-old son knows there's something wrong when they visit her virtually all-white hometown.
