What are the world’s best and worst places to be a mother? Save The Children.org realeased it’s 13th annual Mothers’ Index report which reveals “Best and Worst Places to Be a Mom” rankings. This report compares 165 countries around the globe by looking at factors such as a mother’s health, education and economic status, as […]
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By Ms. N. Meridian When things don’t work out between you and the person you married, you suffer internally, agonizing over a new life without each other, reminiscing about the way he once made you feel. Then, it hits you: what about your children? What happens to them? For most, the custodial decision is practical. […]
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By Neysa Ellery Taylor Dear Asyen and Maya, Here it goes.. the boy talk. I am sure you are thinking “what more can she say? She already talks about this subject too much.” (I bet Asyen is even rolling her eyes right now!) But this is not about boys, this is about LOVE (and yes, […]
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By Kathy Wilson One of the top stressors for women today is what many are calling the “supermom syndrome”. Many of us are led by society today to believe that in order to be successful Moms, we have to do it all, and give all. Nonsense. We all want to do our best as Moms, […]
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By breastfeeding her seven-week-old at the table in a restaurant last week, Beyoncé unwittingly joined the growing ranks of “lactivists” taking a stand in support for nursing in public. These warrior women have pushed for legislation promoting breastfeeding and staged “nurse-ins” to promote tolerance. Facing off against them are those who believe nursing mothers should retreat to […]
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By Lana Moline One of the things that I fear the most about motherhood is that my kids will have some of the same feelings I’ve had about my mother over the years. She wasn’t as attentive as I wanted her to be at times. She wasn’t available because of work commitments and sometimes she […]
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By Lana Moline We just recently moved into a new house. As to be expected, everyone was thrilled. Since it was early in the school year, the kids thought it was cool to be in a new grade with a new house. So everyday, they attempted to make their space their own, and surprisingly that […]
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By Neysa Ellery Taylor Proverbs 13:24 “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.”Most parents have heard the phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child.” Many of us use the phrase as a justification for us spanking/whooping/beating our children. But have we ever read […]
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I can’t remember the last time my hubby and I went out to bring in the New Year. Our oldest is 10…so maybe 10+ years ago? There are some holidays that are just hella hard for parents to get out and celebrate and New Year’s is one of them. Why? Because everybody and their mama […]
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By Kadence Buchanan It’s time to stop hearing that phrase “I am bored”. Although some days it looks like you have no energy left to devote to your kids , it is important for you to remember that these are the times that they will later cherish in their memory and you will be glad […]
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10 Best and 10 Worst Places To Be A Mommy
/in Black Women, motherhood/byWhat are the world’s best and worst places to be a mother? Save The Children.org realeased it’s 13th annual Mothers’ Index report which reveals “Best and Worst Places to Be a Mom” rankings. This report compares 165 countries around the globe by looking at factors such as a mother’s health, education and economic status, as […]
9 Things Kids Of Divorced Parents Don’t Want To Admit
/in Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Ms. N. Meridian When things don’t work out between you and the person you married, you suffer internally, agonizing over a new life without each other, reminiscing about the way he once made you feel. Then, it hits you: what about your children? What happens to them? For most, the custodial decision is practical. […]
Letters to My Daughters – Part 5: Love
/in A Woman's Point Of View, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Neysa Ellery Taylor Dear Asyen and Maya, Here it goes.. the boy talk. I am sure you are thinking “what more can she say? She already talks about this subject too much.” (I bet Asyen is even rolling her eyes right now!) But this is not about boys, this is about LOVE (and yes, […]
It’s Time To Release Yourself From The Foolishness That Is…The SuperMom Syndrome
/in motherhood/byBy Kathy Wilson One of the top stressors for women today is what many are calling the “supermom syndrome”. Many of us are led by society today to believe that in order to be successful Moms, we have to do it all, and give all. Nonsense. We all want to do our best as Moms, […]
Beyonce’ Breastfeeding Drama – Are You O.K. With ‘Nursing In Public’ ?
/in Black Celebrity Couples, motherhood/byBy breastfeeding her seven-week-old at the table in a restaurant last week, Beyoncé unwittingly joined the growing ranks of “lactivists” taking a stand in support for nursing in public. These warrior women have pushed for legislation promoting breastfeeding and staged “nurse-ins” to promote tolerance. Facing off against them are those who believe nursing mothers should retreat to […]
Facing My Fears About Motherhood
/in Black Women, motherhood/byBy Lana Moline One of the things that I fear the most about motherhood is that my kids will have some of the same feelings I’ve had about my mother over the years. She wasn’t as attentive as I wanted her to be at times. She wasn’t available because of work commitments and sometimes she […]
How A Mama’s Creativity Brought Her Family Together
/in Black Family, motherhood/byBy Lana Moline We just recently moved into a new house. As to be expected, everyone was thrilled. Since it was early in the school year, the kids thought it was cool to be in a new grade with a new house. So everyday, they attempted to make their space their own, and surprisingly that […]
“The One Who Loves Their Children Is Careful To Discipline Them”
/in Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Neysa Ellery Taylor Proverbs 13:24 “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.”Most parents have heard the phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child.” Many of us use the phrase as a justification for us spanking/whooping/beating our children. But have we ever read […]
New Year’s Eve Ideas For Families With Children, i.e., When You Can’t Go Out!
/in Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byI can’t remember the last time my hubby and I went out to bring in the New Year. Our oldest is 10…so maybe 10+ years ago? There are some holidays that are just hella hard for parents to get out and celebrate and New Year’s is one of them. Why? Because everybody and their mama […]
Have Fun With Your Kids While You Can: Remember, You’re Creating The Memories They Will Have As Adults
/in Black Family, Fatherhood, motherhood, Parenting/byBy Kadence Buchanan It’s time to stop hearing that phrase “I am bored”. Although some days it looks like you have no energy left to devote to your kids , it is important for you to remember that these are the times that they will later cherish in their memory and you will be glad […]