raising black teenagers
Birds, Bees and Truelove: a Father’s YA novel Tackles Sex and Abstinence
A respected children's book author opens up an honest conversation about sex by letting his son read his young adult novel, "The Making of Dr. Truelove."
Denene Millner – Oct 26, 2016
When Is It Okay To Let Girls Wear Makeup?
In the MyBrownBaby household, one need not even ask until high school—and even then is questionable.
Denene Millner – Mar 18, 2015
Watering the Flower: How I Help My Daughter Embrace Her Beauty
My daughter is blossoming into a beautiful young woman. She just doesn’t know it yet. So I tell her so.
Denene Millner – Aug 19, 2014
Raising 14-Year-Olds Ain’t For Punks: Learning How To Let My Baby Spread Her Wings & Fly
She started high school last week—left this house in a ball of nerves and excitement and fear and delight, curious about this new, independent path...
Denene Millner – Aug 14, 2013