It’s that time of the year again when college decisions are being delivered to the mailbox or via email. While it can be an exciting experience to know which school your teen may be attending in the fall, it can also be disappointing if rejections are received. Rejections are never easy to handle. Even as… Continue reading How to Navigate College Rejections with Your Teen
Category: Parenting
Advice for Moms Raising Teenagers
A child entering a new stage in life can be bittersweet for parents. You may be excited to watch them grow up, but it can be emotional when you realize just how fast the years are flying by. Reaching the teenage years, though, is not for the weak. According to the Cleveland Clinic, adolescence marks… Continue reading Advice for Moms Raising Teenagers
Can Stay-at-Home Moms Still Have Independence?
Deciding to stay home and raise your children instead of going to work every day is not a decision that is made lightly. But it’s a choice that many mothers make for their families. A survey from Motherly found that in 2023, 25 percent of mothers reported being stay-at-home moms. That’s compared to 15 percent… Continue reading Can Stay-at-Home Moms Still Have Independence?
Four Parenting Styles to Know for First-time Moms
There is no “one size fits all” approach to parenthood; it’s a journey that changes over time. However, the parenting style chosen does affect a child’s developmental process. Although there isn’t one way to raise a kid, parenting should support healthy growth and set an example for the person they will be as they age.… Continue reading Four Parenting Styles to Know for First-time Moms
Is Free-Range Parenting For You?
Free-range parenting is a philosophy that gives children greater independence and autonomy in their everyday lives.
Black Mother Shares Challenges in Homeschooling Journey
Once your child becomes of age to begin their education journey, the default is to put them in a school system whether it’s public or private. However, more and more Black families are taking an alternative approach: homeschooling. According to 2020 U.S. Census Data, Black homeschooled children grew from 3.3% to 16.1% in just that… Continue reading Black Mother Shares Challenges in Homeschooling Journey
3 Tips for Moms to Cut Screen Time at Home
Screen time is at an all time high, especially for kids and teenagers. Whether they’re playing video games or watching videos on social media, children are usually using technology. Research shows that too much screen time is bad for children both physically and mentally. It also can lead to weight gain and impaired learning skills.… Continue reading 3 Tips for Moms to Cut Screen Time at Home
Gender Disappointment: When the Cake’s Icing Is the Wrong Color
Many women choose to find out their child’s sex before the delivery room. There’s so much eagerness in preparing the nursery, buying the crib and even planning a gender reveal. For those hoping for one sex but getting another, the feeling of disappointment is a real thing. So what happens when you are expecting a… Continue reading Gender Disappointment: When the Cake’s Icing Is the Wrong Color
Tatyana Ali, Kyla Pratt and More Share Tips on Choosing the Right Birthing Team
Navigating the healthcare system as a Black woman can often feel like a load of challenges. From implicit biases to structural racism, the journey to motherhood is filled with obstacles that demand the need for advocacy. The process of speaking up for yourself becomes easier with the unwavering support of a trusted birthing team. Tatyana… Continue reading Tatyana Ali, Kyla Pratt and More Share Tips on Choosing the Right Birthing Team
A Doula Explains the Best Labor Positions for an Easy Birth
Getting your mind, body and soul ready to welcome a child takes a lot of effort. Many moms-to-be spend countless hours listening to and reading information about positions for laboring and delivery. As you gather information, you may easily start feeling overwhelmed by all of the options for positions that exist. How do you determine… Continue reading A Doula Explains the Best Labor Positions for an Easy Birth