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Successful Black Parenting is proud to announce that we are bringing our readers more researched-based content written by the members of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) RESilience Initiative, which provides resources to parents and caregivers for promoting the strength, health, and well-being of children and youth of color. We will also feature their members who have contributed articles to Successful Black Parenting on our BackTalk podcast. Learn more about the RESilience Initiative at www.apa.org/res.
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Successful Black Parenting, the first national print magazine for Black parents was established in 1993 in Philadelphia by its founders, Janice Robinson-Celeste, MBA and Marta Sánchez, Ph.D. They relaunched the publication online internationally in 2017 and are now located in Los Angeles.
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At a time when many schools are banning the truth about history, it has never been more critical that parents teach Black history at home.
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This is one of my favorite interviews. I interviewed Karen and Deon Derrioco from TLC’s hit show, Doubling Down With The Derricos. They currently have 14 “amazing” children and as I conducted this interview, it was rumored that more babies could be on the way. The couple has a 14-year-old daughter, Darian, a nine-year-old son Derrick, and the eight-year-old twins Dallas and Denver (who are hilarious all […]
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We love grateful children and the many ways they show their appreciation, but can “giving thanks” also be taught? A topic on many parents’ minds is how to raise a child that is appreciative. One of the worst feelings is when a parent takes a child on an outing, you both have a great time, only then for […]
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New moms may experience severe physical and emotional symptoms related to postpartum, which can hit differently for Black women.
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It’s that time of the year where the weather is getting chilly, and we’re getting ready to bundle up in our blankets with a cup of hot chocolate in our hands. Winter can get pretty gloomy sometimes when you don’t have anything fun planned for the family. When it’s too cold, the kids may feel […]
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President Barack Obama has a new version of his book, Dreams From My Father, written specifically for young adults.
Coping strategies to deal with stress are so important. If we manage stress in the right way, we can stop it from getting in the way of our lives. But if we lean on unhealthy coping strategies, it can cause all manner of problems.When your children are young, they take their cues from you and they pick up on the way that you deal with stress. It’s absolutely essential that you […]
Your child doesn’t sleep all night? You might not be doing it right. Try these expert tips from sleep trainers to get a good night’s sleep.
Encouraging friendship when a child has autism. This is the perspective of a parent on how to make friends.
Black child suicide rates are twice those of their white peers. When is tough love too much and perhaps it’s time for some soft love instead?
This is one of my favorite interviews. I interviewed Karen and Deon Derrioco from TLC’s hit show, Doubling Down With The Derricos. They currently have 14 “amazing” children and as I conducted this interview, it was rumored that more babies could be on the way. The couple has a 14-year-old daughter, Darian, a nine-year-old son Derrick, and the eight-year-old twins Dallas and Denver (who are hilarious all […]
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A parent must prioritize their teen’s mental health and wellbeing to give them the support needed to overcome challenges and thrive.
Discover 7 simple ways to help your child become more responsible. Learn ways to make responsibility fun, when to introduce critical thinking skills, and more.
Do Black children need sunscreen? Yes, they do. This point came to light after Black children in daycare were denied sunscreen.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, debuts her first children’s book, titled THE BENCH, a perfect and touching gift for Father’s Day.
We asked parents how they manage to travel with young children and not go completely insane. What made it easier on them?
Sharita M. Humphrey teaches Black parents what to prioritize when having a discussion about money but most important have the conversation.
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Parents are at their wits-end trying to manage helping their child navigate online classes and we’re here to help!
It’s Black History Month and although we celebrate it 365 days a year, this month like every day of the year, we are Blackity-Black, Black, Black and we are ready to show out! Successful Black Parenting magazine will feature 29 Days of Black History Month with facts that will interest not only you but your […]
If this year you are helping Santa Claus to pick some presents for the kids, this article might help you. Always remember that gifts are more than just things. They might form skills, create new hobbies, or even affect kids’ futures. So, if you know children who are into technology, there are a few ways […]
One of the BEST interviews happened this week on our BACKtalk Live Stream with comedian, Tommy Davidson from the hit show, In Living Color.
It is your job as a parent to protect your child and to keep them safe from COVID at school by any means necessary.
Because of COVID-19 Black parents should use this time of restructuring to push for a shift in education.
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Two Black moms show how they are raising their children outside of the United States for the better and are thriving as a family.
Just in time for holiday dinners, this Black-owned ice cream company offers soul food dessert-flavored ice cream, like sweet potato pie!
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We are loving this new book by Rebel Girls: Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic.
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Teaching Black children about money at a young age sets them up for success as a young adult and helps to build wealth.
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Black and Brown children live in a world where they rarely see images that look like them, now a mom has launched a line of wall decals to change that.Inspired by her young daughter, Pastor, mom, and founder of Tiny Tots and Tikes, Cynthia Jackson created a line of decals that reflect positive and creative […]
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Do you remember this toy? Well, it’s back, but this time with Black representation because #representationmatters!Research shows that when Black children see themselves represented positively in their media, it fortifies their self-esteem and helps protect them from the impact of racism. That’s why author, Veronica N. Chapman created a product that provides reel representation, pairing […]
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We found the cutest underwear that represents by featuring Black children on the packaging and on the underwear itself.
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This is the real hook-up for all of our Black Sleeping Beauty princesses! I am so excited about discovering Pretty Pom. You’re going to love this store too! I have a feeling they will be sold out soon, so don’t wait to get your gear. And to make it even better, this company was started by a Black mom to help instill a sense of pride in her six-year-old daughter, who began questioning her skin color and hair.
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