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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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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#Whatthehealth am I feeding my kids?! Five crucial revelations from the documentary.
I was stunned at the information revealed in this documentary. My uncle and grandfather both maintained their own backyard farms and my ancestors worked on Georgian farms. I knew that the earth provided everything we needed to sustain us as human beings but I experienced these five revelations while watching both movies and realized that…
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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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#FREE Criminal Record Expungement Clinic, September 23rd, Philadelphia!
#FREE Criminal Record Expungement Clinic, September 23rd, Philadelphia!
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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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Philadelphia Jazz,Blues & Theatre at its best! See the Art of I Am, September 15th, one show only!
This is a show you don’t want to miss
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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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“Alice…Girl…I Feel You!”
Originally posted on Black&Smart: “But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.” Lewis Carroll,…
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