*This is a reprint of a past post in honor of Father’s Day 2014* Singer ALICIA KEYS decided to mend her relationship with her estranged father after her grandmother fell terminally ill in 2006. The Fallin’ hitmaker was raised by her single mom Teresa after her dad Craig Cook left the family when Keys […]
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By Darlene Lance, MFT Research shows that codependency is learned in families and passed on generationally. It prevents the development of healthy, independently functioning individuals. When parents are codependent, codependency gets transmitted, unless they’re self-aware and consciously make an effort to respond to their children in healthy ways that counteract their codependent patterning. But because […]
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By Heather Morgan Shott Think I’m a selfish, terrible mother? Actually, the opposite is true. “Are you and daddy getting divorced?” I was four years old, sitting on the bathroom floor and chatting with my mom while she soaked in the tub, when I blurted out this question. “No, of course not!” she immediately responded. […]
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By: Azarel Smallwood The brass ring of being one of America’s millions of working mothers is finding that elusive work/life balance. Historically, women have been the ones responsible for keeping up the housework, making dinner, and raising the children. Today, despite changing gender expectations and more helpful spouses, it can still be quite overwhelming to achieve […]
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It’s amazing what can happen when you plant a seed of positivity and water it. In this video we asked our son a simple question, “Where is God?” and we were pleasantly surprised by the answer we received. His answer was indicative of the work and perspective we give to all of our children. His […]
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By Michelle Jayne At 36 years old I fell pregnant and that was when my whole life changed. I went from being a successful computer applications specialist , party and dancing girl, to a full time wife, mother, task master, shopper, health nut, trainer, household manager, business owner, cook and baker, just to name a […]
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Dear Ayize and Ayana I am writing to ask your opinion of my situation.I married a man after only 2weeks after meeeting him I know big mistake. Well now after 16 months with him needless to say the marriage has fallen apart essentially. I now have no choice but to stay here or live on […]
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By Suzanne Phillips, Psy. D, Whereas most people are warned that the blessed event of a new baby may challenge the romance in their marriage – not enough warning is given to parents of teens. Lulled by the relative calm of the school age years, they find themselves suddenly embroiled in the challenging journey of […]
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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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Alicia Keys On Forgiving Her Father. Says “If You Hold On To All This Anger The Only Person You’re Hurting Is You”.
/in Hot Topics, Parenting/by*This is a reprint of a past post in honor of Father’s Day 2014* Singer ALICIA KEYS decided to mend her relationship with her estranged father after her grandmother fell terminally ill in 2006. The Fallin’ hitmaker was raised by her single mom Teresa after her dad Craig Cook left the family when Keys […]
Are You Passing Co-Dependency On To Your Children?
/in Black Family, Parenting/byBy Darlene Lance, MFT Research shows that codependency is learned in families and passed on generationally. It prevents the development of healthy, independently functioning individuals. When parents are codependent, codependency gets transmitted, unless they’re self-aware and consciously make an effort to respond to their children in healthy ways that counteract their codependent patterning. But because […]
Should You Put Your Husband Before Your Child? I Do.
/in Love & Marriage, Parenting/byBy Heather Morgan Shott Think I’m a selfish, terrible mother? Actually, the opposite is true. “Are you and daddy getting divorced?” I was four years old, sitting on the bathroom floor and chatting with my mom while she soaked in the tub, when I blurted out this question. “No, of course not!” she immediately responded. […]
6 Steps To Help Working Mothers Find Work/Life Balance
/in Black Women, Parenting/byBy: Azarel Smallwood The brass ring of being one of America’s millions of working mothers is finding that elusive work/life balance. Historically, women have been the ones responsible for keeping up the housework, making dinner, and raising the children. Today, despite changing gender expectations and more helpful spouses, it can still be quite overwhelming to achieve […]
Rituals Have A Lasting Impact On You And Your Family
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Black Family, Parenting/byIt’s amazing what can happen when you plant a seed of positivity and water it. In this video we asked our son a simple question, “Where is God?” and we were pleasantly surprised by the answer we received. His answer was indicative of the work and perspective we give to all of our children. His […]
14 Easy Ways To Make Mommy Time With The Kids Less Overwhelming & Way More Fun
/in motherhood, Parenting/byBy Michelle Jayne At 36 years old I fell pregnant and that was when my whole life changed. I went from being a successful computer applications specialist , party and dancing girl, to a full time wife, mother, task master, shopper, health nut, trainer, household manager, business owner, cook and baker, just to name a […]
My Husband Is A Pedophile And I Don’t Know If I Should Stay Or Go
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Parenting/byDear Ayize and Ayana I am writing to ask your opinion of my situation.I married a man after only 2weeks after meeeting him I know big mistake. Well now after 16 months with him needless to say the marriage has fallen apart essentially. I now have no choice but to stay here or live on […]
Don’t Let Your Teen Destroy Your Marriage
/in Black Family, Parenting/byBy Suzanne Phillips, Psy. D, Whereas most people are warned that the blessed event of a new baby may challenge the romance in their marriage – not enough warning is given to parents of teens. Lulled by the relative calm of the school age years, they find themselves suddenly embroiled in the challenging journey of […]
It Hurts To Walk But It’s Easier When You Hold My Hand
/in Ask The Maat's Real Questions...Real Answers, Parenting/byThe 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, […]
How To Have A Healthy Pregnancy After 35
/in Black Women, Parenting/byBy 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 […]