Family Health
On the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards, the pregnant Erica Campbell (right) of Mary Mary revealed some details about her baby. We now know that Erica has a baby girl on the way, and we also know when her little one is due. Take a look at Erica share the good news in […]
Listen as Dr. J Thomas Smith talks with Franklin about his partnership with the American Heart Association’s “Power To End Stroke” campaign and his mission to increase awareness of African American’s increased risk of stroke. Franklin will be making a special appearance at the Houston Heart Walk on Saturday, Nov. 5. His Fearless concert tour comes […]
I believe it takes a village to raise a child. I believe the “old school” way of raising a child worked and the “new school” may be a lil too free when I see kids killing their parents, beating up teachers and plain ole’ disrespecting their elders. I’ve always wondered what could have been done […]
Are you “The One” in your family? The “go to” person, the caretaker, the problem solver, the counselor, the financial savior who everyone looks to make things right…ALL THE TIME? They say you cant choose your family and that friends are the family that we get to choose, But how much does your familial and […]
Here are tips for parents to encourage reading for teenagers. Lately, I have had a host of parents complain to me about their struggle with getting their teens to read anything but Facebook. With the surge of electronic there is a new opportunity to make it relevant in their world. As an adult, you know […]
A new survey of African-American youth has found that almost half report considerable pressure to have sex. The results, which were derived from the answers of 1,500 youth ages 13-21, will be featured in the October issue of ESSENCE magazine, out on newsstands today. “I was elated that Essence, a secular Black magazine, choose to […]
Check your pantry, you may have high levels of arsenic in your apple juice. Dr. Oz has sparked a nationwide whirlwind of controversy regarding arsenic found in apple juice and according to his research in three different cities in the United States, some of the most popular brands of apple juice contain harmful levels of […]
Bullying is out of control in our schools. Although it is hard for most parents to hear about their child’s negative behavior, parents of children who bully must work closely with the school to resolve the situation. Parents need to remember that children who bully are at high risk for engaging in risky or even […]
Putting children down for bed allows you to build bedtime rituals that will last a lifetime. Last year I was blessed enough to roll out a ritual that allowed my god-daughter to settle down into bed pleasantly. We have managed to say prayers, have snack time and Of course there, is a school of though […]
You’ve heard of the “empty nest syndrome,” but do you know how or if it really exists? Coined, in the 1970’s by psychologists, it stereotypically applies to women as a personal struggle dealing with the loss and change as their children leave home. This psychological condition often has its greatest impact on women in autumn, […]
The summer is quickly coming to a close and schools all over the country will be opening in the weeks ahead. From knowing what you already have to taking advantage of tax holidays, here are 5 simple ways to save on all of your back to school needs: 1. Take inventory. We usually do ourselves […]
If you’re a daddy’s girls, you know how special the bond is between a man and his daughter. For most young girls of color in today’s society, they cannot relate. They have never had a dad who cared for them, guided them or in most cases claimed them. Statistics show that 82.3% of African American […]
