African American Parenting
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Dodging Raindrops : A Return to Joy
It’s been too long since I’ve written on the blog. I have had a whilrwind of a year and different but similar challenges with my kids but I am recommitted to sharing my journey, support, knowledge, mistakes and resources with parents and anyone willing to join me here. I hope you leave feeling more encouraged…
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Presenting Little Love Stories; Vol 2. & Happy Hour Friday, September 8th!
Presenting Little Love Stories; Vol 2. & Happy Hour Friday, September 8th! Come out, support the artists and get some love!
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The Daddy Daughter Dance; it’s not just a party it’s an investment in her emotional well being.
It takes place again this year in Philadelphia at the Hilton Hotel on June 17, 2017 from 6-pm. The event started as the idea of the founder of Daddy Universe City who recognized the importance of the bond between father and daughter
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Teachable Moments; 6 things I wish I knew before my daughter’s brain injury
One day my nine year old was walking, reading Harry Potter novels repeatedly, running after her friends and swimming like a fish and it all ceased within the seconds that passed when she slipped on wet leaves, fell forward onto a wooden beam on the ground and injured her head.
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Reposting: Our Diverse fathers group talks about racism and White privilege
Our diversity across race, faith tradition, our children’s ages, neurodiversity, and age was increasingly present on this day. We began by sharing some of our favorite quotations from MLK: Our Diverse fathers group talks about racism and White privilege
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Where’s the Chester COVID-19 testing?
If you missed the three day COVID-19 testing event in Yeadon last week on July 9, 10, 11, or the one this week in Darby on July 14, 15, 16, you can make up for it in Yeadon next week on July 21 and 23. Chester (481) has more COVID-19 cases than both Darby (362)…
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“Requiem for a Blues People”
Originally posted on Black&Smart: (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) By now you or someone you know has been touched by COVID-19, the novel corona virus. This cruel disease is burning a path through Black communities in New York, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and New Orleans to name a few. And, not only are Black…
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Are you considering homeschooling?
Are you considering homeschooling and need support?
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Happy Father’s Day!
Wishing all of the fathers and father figures a Happy Father’s Day. Wishing peace and sending prayers to the children whose fathers have transitioned or have no relationship with their Fathers who are living. Sending extra love to the fathers whose children have transitioned. If you’re unable to celebrate them, do something special and loving…
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When They See Us – film discussion in New York on June 28th with mental health professionals.
Repost from the P.A.M. (Preserve a Mom) Project : I’m happy to share that Dr. Renée D. Charles has offered a safe space for the community to discussion the film When They See Us and Wellness Coach Retha Fernandez of Soul of Long Island, LLC has offered her meditation services as well. Together we invite…
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Self Directed Learning workshop for parents, May 11th.
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How to Tell a Mathematician You Love Them
I wish I found this for Valentines’ Day. My son is a math wiz and I always struggle to find meaningful gifts and cards for Valentines’ Day. These are briliant! Check out the post for ideas that you can use all year round! Math with Bad Drawings View original post
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The Journey Begins
http://mothersnotmartyrs.com/2018/10/29/the-journey-begins/
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Parenting Today's African American Children 