It’s not uncommon to have some family members who are the absolute worst. They can abuse you, use you, or discourage you from having personal prospects. Their actions can take a serious toll on your emotions and mental health. So how do we keep ourselves from succumbing to their bad influences? We look at that…
The relationship between mother-in-laws and their daughter-in-laws can sometimes be tense, to say the least. You’ll often hear married women telling each other horror stories of their unpleasant experiences with their mother-in-laws. With such kind of information floating around, most black women expect the worst from their in-laws even before they say I do. Well, this…
If you’re thinking of adopting a child, whether as your first child or to extend your existing family, adopting from Africa might be something you’ve considered. Some African American individuals or couples have made the choice to welcome a child into their home and lives forever, and maybe you might follow in their footsteps. In…
Teething is one of the milestones that parents are often most anxious about. The changes that happen during this period affect both the babies and their parents; painful gums mean your child can be more difficult to comfort, and unintentionally make you feel more worn out as a result. But how can you tell if…
We as black women treasure our families and would do anything for them. When the family is happy, your quality of life improves tremendously. Although life is not entirely a bed of roses, there are several things you can do to have to have a better family life and make yourself happy. Here they are.
Friends are very important in everyone’s life. That said, there’s no one type of friend that’ll be perfect for every situation. That’s why you should find friends with different personality traits, so you can do different kinds of things with them. Here are 8 kinds of friends you need to have in your life. If…