parenting

THE BUZZ! Ne-Yo Apologizes for “Insensitive and Offensive” Comments on Gender Identity Speaking of apologies. Ne-Yo is apologizing for controversial remarks he made on gender identity and parenting during an appearance on the Gloria Velez podcast. During the show, he emphasized, “I have no issue with anyone. Love who you love, do what you do. […]

There are so many cute babies available for gushing over on the internet that sometimes we can all get caught up in a little bout of baby fever. I mean, look at this baby dancing to some Young Dolph. How could you not just MELT? https://twitter.com/YoungDolph/status/1093398912952610817 It happens to the best of us, especially when […]

Hoda Kotb just became a first time mom at 52. Janet just had a baby at 50.  Is starting parenting in your 50s a sign of the times or a mistake? Different strokes for different folks At 50 the kids are out of the house, the grandkids are gone to college or w/ their mother. […]

The "black-ish" star said that when he was in his 20's, she brought out her “very extensive video collection” and provided instructional commentary on how to do it right.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Jakes opened up about his new self-titled talk show, this year's 'vicious" presidential campaign and the country not being as divided as it seems.

Michael Boylan is the founder of The Reach For Me Network, the first social media site created specifically for the parents and caregivers of children with special needs. He is the proud father of a son who has physical and cognitive challenges. He writes about his journey from life as a successful, Type A, married, […]

Over the past couple of years, The term “black girl magic” has become commonplace in our vocabulary for good reason. Black girls and women have been showing extraordinary skill in everything from academics to athletics. Even in entertainment, Black women and girls are breaking out of traditional, stereotypical roles to ones that show complex characters with […]

Shanynthia Gardner, 29, has been charged with first degree murder for the deaths of her three daughters and one son, all who were under the age of 5.

This raises an ethical question about how to discipline your children. Moreover, this calls into question the different standards that Black parents are held to as both women were arrested and charged for punishing their kids in a way that isn't much different than how many adults were disciplined in their youth. How far is too far?

The really cool thing about kids is that they haven’t been jaded enough by life to take on the amount of social baggage we do as adults. Children look up to us as tall geniuses that can do anything and answer any question their little minds come up with. Because of their non-judgmental nature, it’s […]