raising black children

‘Totally Lila’ and the Totally Snowy Day: When Snow Strikes Tweens

In the latest episode of "Totally Lila," Little Girlpie shows how tweens "enjoy" a snow day.

– Feb 5, 2014

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.

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.

– Jan 29, 2014

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?

– Jan 27, 2014

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.

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.

– Jan 17, 2014

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."

– Jan 15, 2014

Meditation On Jahi McMath, Brain Death, Compassion and a Black Mother’s Love

Jahi McGrath's mother deserves the space to recover from the shock of her daughter's condition—and our grace.

– Jan 10, 2014

Forget 2014 New Year Resolutions: Try this REVOLUTION For Moms & Dads

Forget about the resolutions. Focusing on the process, rather than the goal, will have you winning every time.

Megyn Kelly, Black Santa and Other Colored Things That’ll Make Her Fox Head Explode

If Fox's Megyn Kelly is offended by the idea of a Black Santa, her head would explode if she knew all the ways Blackness rears its beautiful head in our household.

– Dec 17, 2013
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