Names are so important.

They’re the one thing that usually follows us around for our entire lives.

Plus, half the time, especially when applying for jobs, your name is the first thing someone will notice about you.

There’s power in a name.

While there are common black female names and common black male names, there’s an abundance of more names that are perfect for naming babies of both sexes.

From Andrea to Isaac, here are 42 perfect names for both girls and boys.

Providing a sound education for children is a priority for many parents.

The only difficult thing about it is choosing the right school.

While you might feel like your options are limited to where you live now, you might have a move in your future.

And more so, there are many things to consider when choosing the perfect place to send your children to school.

There are states that consistently rank in the top 5 and those that… don’t.

In this list, we’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best states for Black schooling.

It’s getting hot in here!

We’re taking a trip down to Hotlanta to visit some of their best neighborhoods.

With over half a million people, you have to wonder where is everyone congregating in the city?

With ideas for family and single, young professionals, here are 7 best Atlanta neighborhoods to live in.

Did your dolls look like you when you were growing up?

Chances are, they didn’t.

I remember playing with white Barbie dolls and originally thinking nothing of it until I noticed that I didn’t have a single doll that looked like me.

Those days are over.

Representation is key, and while there’s still room for improvement, now our little black girls are starting to have it.

Check out these 13 black dolls that we absolutely love.

Who comes first, your mother or your wife?

Many men struggle with the issue of who to put first – their wife, or their mother.

We’d put our money on the fact this has been an issue since the beginning of time… and a contentious one in many households and families.

As it stands, both wife and mother have their places in the life of a man, of course.

But, the question remains, why has this caused so many complications in marital and family relationships?

Let’s look at how you should go about choosing between wife and mother.

Motherhood is one of those universal cornerstones of societies big and small. Pregnancy can bring a variety of trans-formative and life-altering experiences that shape mothers from all different cultures and backgrounds. The rites of motherhood can vary in different places, but expectant mothers throughout the world all share a desire for help and communal support.

While the majority of women find comfort within their networks and known doctors, others choose to find support within those who study and become experts in this field. For these people, their search extends to alternative services. Some cultures have a name for these professionals. Depending on where you go, they are called midwives or nurses, and they are widely known as essential figures in the child birthing process. A lesser-known figure in this world is a doula, and they are growing in popularity and influence in the western world of motherhood.

Okay, so you’re sitting staring at your toddler/pre-teen and feeling proud that you were able to raise such a wonderful being. You’re seriously thinking about going down that road again.

Oh, the joys! Those stubby arms gleefully reaching for you, that lovely baby smell, those wet kisses, those toothless, gummy smiles, the outstanding book report.  Then you also remember the broken toes, grazed shins and knees, the sleepless nights, teething, the damaged furniture and the almighty tantrums, and suddenly you’re not so sure.

Continue reading for some advantages and disadvantages of having a second child. Hopefully by the end of reading this article, you are able to make a decision about what’s best for you and your family.

What becomes of wanderlust once baby makes two, three, four or more? Are those strong desires to boldly traipse the world packed away – sealed in a box labeled ‘before the kids’ along with your weekly nail salon appointments and stiletto heels? Despite the popular expectation that a passion for travel should be extinguished or at least repressed once you become a parent, legions of families remain committed to regular departures from everyday life. And their journeys are creating extraordinary learning experiences – unleashing new levels of creativity and fostering personal growth.

Nicole Grimes, a self-professed travel maniac and founder of the popular travel blog Geek Trek says, “when I am away, I am eager to consume everything around me. I refuse to spend one waking moment seated in a hotel room or lobby, passing [the] valuable time.”

It’s a digital world and most of us have gotten used to capturing moments of our lives on social media. From relationships to work to friends and family, we share all this information widely, especially on Facebook and Instagram. However, there’s a growing concern regarding parents posting pictures of their kids online.

Is it right? Will it affect the child in any way? Let’s find out.

What do you think of when you think about “daddy issues”? Most people think of strippers and sex workers. They think that daddy issues are something that only women on poles have.

But that’s not true, and daddy issues are much more common than people want to admit. In fact, you might have them, and they might be ruining your relationships.