For Parents of African American Girls
The Joys of Parenting – Having A Girl’s First Period Talk
By Kim at October 8, 2009 | 5:58 pm | 0 Comment
[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 to my daughter about her first period? How much information should I provide my preschooler about the conception, growth, and birth of a new
Prepping African American Girls for Success
By Kim at September 4, 2009 | 3:45 am | 0 Comment
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 very popular. What is empowerment? Merriam Webster's online dictionary defines the term as: 1 : to give official authority or legal power to 2 : enable 3 : to
So Your Teen Daughter Wants to Start Wearing Make-Up
By Kim at September 1, 2009 | 2:54 pm | 0 Comment
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 around us were begining to wear make-up and we asked if we could too. It's a moment most mothers dread, because unfortunately, we have to acknowledge some unpleasant truths we have little control over.
Why You Should Know Who Your Teenager’s Friends Are
By Kim at August 27, 2009 | 7:49 pm | 2 Comments
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 your teenager's friends already because they grew up together. But, as they grow into their teen years, most lose some of those friends and gain new ones to take their place. You might
Top 5 Things to Say to Your Teenager
By Kim at August 27, 2009 | 11:31 am | 0 Comment
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 you can say to help maintain a positive rapport with your teen, despite your differences: 1. “I love you” This sounds simple, and overstated. However, you would not believe
Hair Care For African American or Biracial Child’s Hair
By Kim at July 19, 2009 | 4:29 pm | 1 Comments
The following article provides some very helpful tips for hair care of African American girls as well as bi-racial hair care. Also, check out our Natural Hair Care category for African American/Black Girls. Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair Part I Caring for your angel’s tresses can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to
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Cut Your Mom Some Slack
By Kim at July 14, 2009 | 7:40 am | 0 Comment
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 Mom Some Slack You may have noticed that since you became a teenager, you are having a tougher time getting along with your mom. You probably don’t even know why the two of you
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