Category: Parenting Black Boys
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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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How Effective is Your School District? Repost of the interactive NYT Article 12/9
I’m not too surprised to see that some of the wealthier districts perform similar and sometimes less effective than those not so wealthy. It’s not only the money that’s required to make education equitable, but it sure would help those districts in need. If we don’t educate ALL of our children equitable, we as a…
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Maintaining family traditions; stability in a world that often isn’t.
At a time when so much in their lives is changing, the ability to rely on mom’s sometimes quirky traditions offers the nurturing and stability they so desperately need.
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Ben and Jerry’s Support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Thank you #BenandJerrys for doing the right thing! Be the change you want to see in the world. “We want to be clear: we believe that saying Black lives matter is not to say that the lives of those who serve in the law enforcement community don’t. We respect and value the commitment to our communities…
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Technology Addiction: Are you a bad influence?
I am making a conscious effort to be aware of the wall I put up between myself and my children (and my spouse/partner) when I am obsessed with technology.
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The Need for Child Advocates in Our Schools
We need to have third parties inside the schools who are there to identify and support the parents as advocates for our children to be sure they are supported intellectually, creatively and emotionally.
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150 Ways To Show Kids You Care: #62
I looked at my slim, still growing thirteen year old son (he’s about 5’3, 120 pounds) and knew that he did not have six pounds to lose! I knew he would be heartbroken, so I thought about item #62 and tried to figure out how to break it to him that may have to give…
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Memories of a War Veteran..I have not forgotten
Re-posting in memory of my Uncle Bay and all of the soldiers who lost their lives as a result of war. Hoping you all make love and not war your priority this Memorial Day. #loveistheanswer Memories of a War Veteran..I have not forgotten. via Memories of a War Veteran..I have not forgotten.
Parenting Today's African American Children 