Navigating your child’s education in diverse or predominantly non-Black settings can be complex, frustrating, and challenging at times. As a Black parent, being proactive in supporting your child’s education is key to their success and mental well-being. Here are practical ways you can make a real difference: 1. Understand and Tackle Bias Education isn’t just […]

Many parents struggle to get their children to keep their shoes on, especially in the car. Two-year-olds love to take their shoes off whether it’s a long or short trip! Regardless of the environment or the weather outside, they always want to be barefoot. While this may sound like normal toddler behavior, it isn’t always […]

Guest Contributor: Deborah Jane Burke, Filmmaker, Producer, and Social Justice Advocate With all the guides, how-tos, and what-to-expect books out there, there’s one parenting topic about which little has been written. This, for Black parents, is the discussion of our country’s sordid history of slavery. It’s not an easy or pleasant topic; in fact, it’s […]

LEGO has been a staple in households around the world for decades, capturing the imaginations of both children and adults. The seemingly infinite possibilities offered by those little plastic bricks are simply mesmerizing. Know that the larger the LEGO bricks, the lower the age appropriateness. For example, the big bricks are for preschool children. Many […]

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone for both children and parents. It’s natural to feel a mix of pride and anxiety as you prepare your little one for this big step. Kindergarten marks the beginning of a new chapter in your child’s life and can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. But with the right preparation, […]

Gifted Product When our spunky 10-year-old, Marley, received the Google Fitbit Ace LTE for kids, it was like unwrapping a treasure chest filled with endless possibilities. The oversized promotional box not only held the Fitbit Ace LTE watch but their public relations team also surprised her with a cool hat, a branded water bottle, and […]