Family Health

Putting children down for bed allows you to build bedtime rituals that will last a lifetime. Last year I was blessed enough to roll out a ritual that allowed my god-daughter to settle down into bed pleasantly

via praisephillyAccording to the United States surgeon general, Black women are harming their health avoiding physical activity because they’ve invested considerable amounts of time and money in their hair. Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, who is Black herself, knows the issues Black women have when it comes to “sweating out” their hair. “Oftentimes you get women […]

You've heard of the "empty nest syndrome," but do you know how or if it really exists? Coined, in the 1970's by psychologists, it stereotypically applies to women as a personal struggle dealing with the loss and change as their children leave home.

Children should be trained in basic etiquette, Each day I feel as if the responsibility to teach our children basic manners has gone right out the window. Just how basic is basic, though?

The summer is quickly coming to a close and schools all over the country will be opening in the weeks ahead. From knowing what you already have to taking advantage of tax holidays, here are 5 simple ways to save on all of your back to school needs: 1. Take inventory. We usually do ourselves […]

If you’re a daddy’s girls, you know how special the bond is between a man and his daughter. For most young girls of color in today’s society, they cannot relate. They have never had a dad who cared for them, guided them or in most cases claimed them. Statistics show that 82.3% of African American […]

Via: defendernetwork.com We didn’t become the most obese nation in the world overnight and the damage won’t be undone quickly either. However,

Creating a safe and healthy place for children to play can seem like a hard  task. It is summer time and the children are home. On really hot days you try and keep them in the house safe and cool.The house is the whole family’s abode, but each family member needs a turf of his […]

Via: msn.com THURSDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) — A new report outlining how obesity threatens America’s future reveals that obesity rates climbed over the past year in 16 states, and not a single state reported a decline in the proportion of excessively overweight residents.

There are many advantages of using baby walker. One is to be proud of giving a valuable gift to the babies and the baby will be happy inside it.I must say that I am not a fan of baby walkers. All four of my godchildren learned to walk without them. Natural Remedies To Soothe Your […]