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The award-winning publication, Successful Black Parenting™ is not about skin color, but is about cultural differences. We recognize the importance of Black children internationally seeing themselves on the covers and in the pages of magazines to empower them toward a successful future.
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Successful Black Parenting, the first national magazine for Black parents, was established in 1993 as a print publication by founders Janice Robinson-Celeste, MBA and Marta Sánchez, Ph.D. and they brought it back in 2017 online.
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Depending on the age of your child, they know by now that something is going on in the world because they aren’t going to school or playing with their friends. One of the best ways to help children alleviate fear is to tell them what is happening in the world. But how can you explain […]
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Parents-to-be all across the country are finding out that dads might be banned from the labor and delivery room during the COVID-19 pandemic, also referred to as the novel coronavirus. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, in many cities, dads are not allowed. Pregnant moms who are due […]
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With the recent and rapid spread of the Coronavirus around the U.S, quarantine is proving to be a very stressful time for parents as they try to juggle working at home and keeping their children occupied and up to date with their schoolwork. It won’t be long for those kiddos to start getting stir crazy, […]
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You may often hear the phrase, “Support Black Businesses,” and yes, it helps to do so but one type of Black business that is starting to boom is children’s literature that features Black main characters and that is written and published by Black authors. Yes, buy Black books by Black authors and publishers! Successful Black […]
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The Birds & The Bees: The Talk
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Depending on the age of your child, they know by now that something is going on in the world because they aren’t going to school or playing with their friends. One of the best ways to help children alleviate fear is to tell them what is happening in the world. But how can you explain […]
Parents-to-be all across the country are finding out that dads might be banned from the labor and delivery room during the COVID-19 pandemic, also referred to as the novel coronavirus. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, in many cities, dads are not allowed. Pregnant moms who are due […]
This blog will demonstrate three strategies for parents to manage their own race-related stress and link how practicing these strategies influences the development of healthy coping styles in children. There will be a brief definition of race-related stress and why it is important to address and manage. Racism-related Stress in the Black CommunityRacism-related stress is […]
It’s Black History Month and although we celebrate it 365 days a year, this month we are all going to be Blackity Black, Black, Black. Successful Black Parenting magazine will feature 29 Days of Black History Month with facts that will interest not only you but your children as well. Share these facts with them […]
What unprecedented and unpredictable moments we are living in. Perhaps fear of loss of control, safety, and family have been swirling around your mind. You may have many burning questions as you attempt to continue on with life as you’ve known it. I am here to let you know, it’s okay to feel, it’s okay […]
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Depending on the age of your child, they know by now that something is going on in the world because they aren’t going to school or playing with their friends. One of the best ways to help children alleviate fear is to tell them what is happening in the world. But how can you explain […]
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It’s flu season and here’s what you need to know to keep your child healthy and well. Our publisher and host, Janice Robinson-Celeste interviewed Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who works at a Children’s Hospital in Western Pennsylvania, which serves 80-100,000 children through their emergency department about the Novel Coronavirus and the flu. Stay well out there!
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It is that time of year when we are all in our feelings and the spirit of giving is strong. This is the perfect time to nurture empathy in children. Empathy is a trait in modern society that many people seem to be lacking. Popular memes like, “I don’t know how to tell you that […]
Did you know that if you read five books every night to your child from the day they are born, your child will be exposed to about 1.4 million words before entering Kindergarten?
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 […]
Every year Successful Black Parenting searches the world for some of the best gifts that we can find and we love to feature and support Black businesses. All of the business are Black-owned. Click the link to purchase and support Black business.Raising Black Millionaires Flashcards – $29.99RaisingBlackMillionaires.com18″ Healthy Roots Zoe Doll w Hair Products Bundle […]
This article is part of the “Raising Resilient Kids” series – a partnership with the RESilience Initiative of the American Psychological Association. Each article features science-informed tips and resources for African American parents on how to build resilience in our kids.How do you feel when you read these quotes, especially if you are a Black […]
Little did Mekhi’s mother expect Shaquille O’Neal to respond to her 8-year-old son’s request for a pizza after seeing Shaq delivering pizzas on a commercial. Shaq responded and the pizza company did the rest and made this young boy believe that anything is possible.
As the living room becomes study hall and social distancing grows mundane, TIDAL has a slate of kid-friendly playlists that can help make homeschooling engaging and fun. In between assignments and endless questions, kids can listen to Disney Hits, Kidz Bop Essentials, Reggae for Kids and more. Check out all of TIDAL’s Kid Playlists here which includes: Disney Pixar Hits – From Toy Story, […]
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Here is one of the things we love — Kymberly Stewart’s soulful album for children is a hit with us! With selections like, “I Like To Sing My ABCs,” “I Am A Robot,” “Timmy The Turtle,” and more this upbeat and interactive album is great for young children and will be a lot of fun […]
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It may only be one time a year that everybody is able to get together but somehow everybody posing for a pic with the same t-shirt makes a memory that most just don’t forget.
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BIG KID: For when you're feeling small in a BIG, BIG world
(Ages 0-6) BIG Kid is a subtle simple board book for toddlers that teaches them to be brave in a BIG world that is often scary for children. It uses a technique that public speakers use to empower themselves before a BIG event. BIG Kid also promotes pre-reading skills in toddlers with its simple story. After a few times, your child will soon be 'reading this book to you.
(Ages 0-3) Miles' Stuffy Nose is a board book for toddlers that teaches children how to blow their nose. If you've ever tried to teach a two-year-old how to blow his or her nose you understand how difficult it can be. Miles gets advice from his entire family and imagines himself as a whale blowing through its blowhole and as a fire breathing dragon blowing fire through its nose and as many more characters and action until he finally knows how to do it.
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Pre-order
$12.95 + $4 SHIPPING
By Janice Robinson-Celeste
Miles' Stuffy Nose
*COMING MARCH 2020*
featured literature
on sale now
$9.99 + SHIPPING
By Janice Robinson-Celeste
BIG KID: For when you're feeling small in a BIG, BIG world
(Ages 0-6) BIG Kid is a subtle simple board book for toddlers that teaches them to be brave in a BIG world that is often scary for children. It uses a technique that public speakers use to empower themselves before a BIG event. BIG Kid also promotes pre-reading skills in toddlers with its simple story. After a few times, your child will soon be 'reading this book to you.
(Ages 0-3) Miles' Stuffy Nose is a board book for toddlers that teaches children how to blow their nose. If you've ever tried to teach a two-year-old how to blow his or her nose you understand how difficult it can be. Miles gets advice from his entire family and imagines himself as a whale blowing through its blowhole and as a fire breathing dragon blowing fire through its nose and as many more characters and action until he finally knows how to do it.
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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.
THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION'S (APA) RESilience Initiative
