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The Joys of Parenting – Having A Girl’s First Period Talk

// by Kim [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="319" caption="(Click the picture for info about the kit)"][/caption]   The Joys of Parenting - Having A Girl's First Period Talk by Dr. Chrystal de Freitas When should I start talking ...

Prepping African American Girls for Success

// by Kim written by Kim Thomas Empowerment 101 for African American Teen Girls - Parents Provide the Power Empowerment is a common term used in discussions about women and girls and it has become ...

So Your Teen Daughter Wants to Start Wearing Make-Up

// by Kim So Your Teen Daughter Wants to Start Wearing Make-Up, a Mother's Survival Guide! We all dread this day, yet we all remember the way we felt when we noticed the girls ...

Why You Should Know Who Your Teenager’s Friends Are

// by Kim The following article gives great insight on why it is important to know your daughter's friends. Why You Should Know Who Your Teenager's Friends Are You may very well know some of ...

Top 5 Things to Say to Your Teenager

// by Kim Your relationship with your teenager can often seem strained resulting from busy schedules, power struggles, and just the basic process of growing up. Here are the top 5 things that ...

Hair Care For African American or Biracial Child’s Hair

// by Kim The following article provides some very helpful tips for hair care of African American girls as well as bi-racial hair care. Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair Part I Caring ...

Cut Your Mom Some Slack

// by Kim The following article is great for helping mothers and daughters realize that there will be times when their relationship will not be so pleasant, but this too shall pass. Cut Your ...

Summer Hair Care Tips for African American Girls

// by Kim Sponsor - Natural Styling Guide DVD ************************************************************************ The following article by Manisha Dellinger provides excellent tips for African American hair care during the summer months. Beat the Summer Hair Blues- Tips to Properly Care for ...

7 Tips To Help Your Daughter Build Confidence

// by Kim What do girls need to succeed? To feel confident, capable and whole. For starters, they need to learn how to feel comfortable in their own skin, to develop the inner ...

The Importance of “Family Time”

// by Kim The Importance of "Family Time" by Aurelia Williams As a parent, you are familiar with the concept of “family time,” but have you ever sat down and thought about why it is ...

Look Hot Without Taking Off Your Clothes

// by Kim This article gives helpful clothing tips to help young African American girls and teen girls look cute and sassy without looking provocative. Look Hot Without Taking Off Your Clothes We live in a culture where dressing ...

Tips to Curb Summertime Teen Laziness

// by Kim Written by Aurelia Williams Most of us enjoy a lazy day when we can sleep in, putz around and just relax a little - and our kids are no different. However, ...

Happy Father’s Day!

// by Kim To all of the Fathers who love their children in words, thoughts, and deeds,  Happy Father's Day! When I was: Four years old: My daddy can do anything! Five years old: My daddy ...