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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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. …
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…
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?…
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…
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.