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The past two weeks have been both physically and emotionally draining.  The Ma’at’s are pooped.  But tired and all…we’re never to tired to give thanks.  About 10 years ago we learned a chant…”Aum aim duau Sebek” which loosely translated means Thank you God for the hard things because the hard things make me stronger.  Yall, [...]

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By Felicia Vance Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s and early 30s, and why do doctors recommend seeking help getting pregnant sooner than later if [...]

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By Felicia Vance Preschoolers whose parents report depression and intimate partner violence may be more likely to develop attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD) by the age of 6, new research suggests. And young children with depressed moms may be more likely to receive prescription drugs to treat behavioral and mental health [...]

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By Team BLAM Ravens wide receiver Torry Smith and his fiancee Chanel Williams want to make sure everyone is ready. Ready for what? Students in the state of Maryland are preparing for some important exams this week. They made a video. Williams teaches fourth-grade at Dogwood Elementary in Baltimore County. We love her creativity and willingness to [...]

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What’s up BLAM Fam, Check out this letter that Jada Pinkett Smith wrote to a friend who’s dealing with some blended family issues.  Let us know what you think.  Was it too in your face?  Was it on point…and what a lot of other women need to hear? A letter to a friend: Blended families [...]

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By Lana Moline Today’s kids are faced with more pressures than we ever had to deal with.  Things that were innuendoes in stories and movies are on the forefront and pronounced.  There was a time when issues such as homosexuality, infedelity, or adultry would go over their heads but that’s not the case anymore.  Even [...]

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What’s Your Grade? ‘A’ as a Mom ‘F’ as a Wife?

February 17, 2013
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VIDEO:  Have you recently taken the time to ask yourself…”What’s my grade as a wife and as a mother?” If you take the time to do some self reflection and honest self examination you will discover your strengths and weaknesses in these roles. Far too often we are way out of balance and pay more [...]

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Three Types Of Parenting Styles: Which One Are You?

January 25, 2013
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By Brigitte Coste What type of parent are you? Have you really ever thought about it? You are your child’s first teacher; but you should never stop learning ways to be a better and more effective parent yourself. Beginning with studies in the 1960s, 3 parenting styles have emerged to help understand and explain the [...]

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The Ma’at Children Say “I Know I Can”

January 24, 2013
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VIDEO: As adults we get in the way of ourselves and impose parameters on our potential. If we sit still for a moment and watch children we can learn to reconnect with our inborn optimism and go after those once forgotten dreams. Listen in as the Ma’at children remind you that YOU can accomplish whatever [...]

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Ready To Grow Your Family? Check Out These 6 Essential Tips.

January 23, 2013
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By Susan F Taylor There are many reasons why a woman cannot conceive a baby. If you are one of these women, who are experiencing difficulty with getting pregnant stop what you’re doing and read on to get tips to improve your chances of conceiving a baby. You likely have heard of some of these, [...]

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