Being a parent can be incredibly difficult. There is a lot that you have to deal with when it comes to looking after little ones. When children are younger, their immune system isn’t as strong as adults’. This results in them catching a lot of bugs and getting sick. Some illnesses are more common in […]

It is difficult to determine an autism diagnosis for Black boys, but Black girls often slip through the cracks and don’t get treatment until they are older. And by then it can be too late.

The joke that sparked a violent reaction from actor Will Smith at the Oscars centered on his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss. A dermatologist explains the causes and treatment for alopecia.

Raising teenagers is tough because you have to walk a fine line between looking after them and giving them their independence. It’s a time of change for them and they are learning to explore the world on their own, which means that they don’t always want your input. In some cases, it’s important for teenagers to do things on their own and learn from their mistakes.However, […]

The pandemic brought the issue of mental health to the fore of societal discourse. Mental health was a major source of concern during the lockdown months. But even in the middle of all that, a key segment of the population was ignored, Blacks and other minorities.The bulk of mental health coping strategies and techniques that […]

You and your children could have this trait and not even know you have it and you can easily find out by just asking your obstetrician.

A parent must prioritize their teen’s mental health and wellbeing to give them the support needed to overcome challenges and thrive.

It is the anniversary of Rep. John Lewis’ death and parents are continuing the fight for their children to breathe.

Parenting can be tiring and challenging enough without also having to cope with chronic pain.

If you are a parent to a child living with sickle cell anemia it is paramount to learn as much about your child’s condition as possible.

A mother moves to Costa Rica and learns about natural health benefits for her child that work better than pharmaceuticals.

Are you battling with your child about wearing a face mask? Here are 8 tips to help your child adjust to wearing face masks.

Contributed PostSo you’re completely ready for a baby, but your body isn’t on board and things are difficult. You want to learn what can cause problems with getting pregnant and how you can get past some of these issues.Photo by George Jr Kamau from PexelsYou may be wondering why your body isn’t cooperating with what […]

The Amazing Zoe: Defeats The Germie Germlins helps young children understand the COVID-19 pandemic, especially as they return to school.

Minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged children have significantly higher rates of COVID-19 infection, a new study shows.

Sometimes our health takes a turn, but we’re not quite sure why. It seems as though there is no obvious cause, but you no longer feel as well as you did a short time ago.

A common problems women come across is leg cramps, which may be accompanied by edema, a condition characterized by swollen and aching feet.

It is your job as a parent to protect your child and to keep them safe from COVID at school by any means necessary.

Tsakani got her first period at age 13 and her sisters threw her a First Moon Period Party as her rites of passage into the beginning of womanhood.