Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.” I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.” “Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.” “Uh-huh, but everyone here is black and that’s the important thing Layla.” It’s probably odd to… Continue reading “Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
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Faith Evans: Family, Ferguson & Her “Incomparable” Focus
Children to raise, home-cooking on the horizon and some last minute work details to square up before the holidays arrive? Faith Evans may be a Grammy-Award-winning singer and songwriter with new music to promote, but having an extraordinary career doesn’t cancel out the ordinary work she must put in, like the rest of us, to… Continue reading Faith Evans: Family, Ferguson & Her “Incomparable” Focus
Oct. 20: Dad’s Future ‘Dating Rules’ For Toddler: Loony Or Loving?
From a commenter: “This man is a creep. Period. His daughter is two and it is perverse that he is already sexualizing her… talking about branding his name into a chastity belt… really super creepy. Raise your kids to have self-respect and arm them with accurate information and trust them to make good choices. This… Continue reading Oct. 20: Dad’s Future ‘Dating Rules’ For Toddler: Loony Or Loving?
Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All
“The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.” African Proverb All of us make mistakes and accept less than we’re worthy or capable of one time or another when it comes to love and relationships. Sometimes there are unhealthy patterns established by family, then there can be substance abuse and mental… Continue reading Oct. 6: 34 Kids, 17 Mothers, 1 Father and The Lesson For Us All
Not Together, Yet Parents Forever: Shielding Kids From The Crossfire
Some folks prefer comedies or reality shows, but when it comes to my limited TV time, I’m a Judge Judy fan. She’s got her abrasive moments, sure, but if you watch for long enough, there are elements from all the above, especially when it comes to family law. Time and again, Judge Sheindlin can be… Continue reading Not Together, Yet Parents Forever: Shielding Kids From The Crossfire