Family Health
Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July and year end celebrations. Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community. […]
With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, here are some quotes on Fatherhood from black celebrity Dads for inspiration and confirmation on the universal spirit of being a father. Check it out and share your thoughts and comments on Fatherhood, from your point of view, in the comment box below. Rev Run “For boys you want […]
Actress Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict are anxiously awaiting their first born son next month (July). She recently shared her days of being “with child” in her celebrity blog in Parenting Magazine. She spoke about sharing this experience with her twin Tamera and the challenges of working during her first trimester on the set […]
Great childcare during your work day gives you a sense of peace during the day. Finding the right day care center, consider your child’s safety, how much you can afford to pay and your daily routine. Look for the following: Safety: check if the child care is licensed with your state and country. Find out […]
How much exposure to Osama Bin Laden’s death do we let our children see? The children who were just babies are now coming home and asking, “Who is Osama bin Laden?” “What was 9/11?” “Why did he need to die?” This raises several questions. How much should we protect our children from the nativities and […]
Names are an interesting topic. There are sometimes knock down drag out arguments when a new baby comes into the world over what his or her name should be. A given name or first name is purposefully given, usually by a child’s parents at or near birth. Last week ‘s announcement of the most popular […]
Teaching your children values will help them make good choices in their lives. Today’s world is ever changing and very fast paced. In years past children grew up in a small community or with just their families and their challenges were much different. 1. What are your values? Teaching values to our children must start […]
Spring Break is just around the corner and if you haven’t given any thought of what to do with your family, here are 10 suggestions that are inexpensive and won’t break the bank from our sister site HelloBeautiful: Take a Road Trip You know that trip you’ve been planning to go see the Grand Canyon, […]
Check out this interesting story about the increase of emerging cases of autism being diagnosed in richer communities compared to low income communities. Read more
Vacations serve as healthy bounding time outs for all of us. Most of us have been having “stay-cations”. This might be a good time to do something. With Easter break just a minute away these may be worth looking at. Families who vacation are shown to have better relationships. Here is an opportunity to begin […]
President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement, led by young people, to make our communities places where young people can thrive: (WhiteHouse.Org) While it may not always be in the headlines, bullying is an issue that affects every young person in America, and we all have a responsibility to […]
What’s the last book you’ve read and when? All across the globe, World Book Day is being celebrated. Celebrities like John Legend took time out to celebrate the day and encourage kids to read.
