In this discussion, we examine the experience of raising black children in the U.S. through the lens of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., our nation's oldest organization for mothers devoted to the growth, development, and education of Black children. Our guest, Danielle Brown provided a particularly illuminating perspective of the organization's history and a […]
Families take on many forms and blended families are on the rise. Increasingly, we find that couples are coming together with one or more of partners being joined by children from previous marriages or relationships. These transitions often take extra effort to make them work. Today, we talk to a mother who, along with her […]
Our children are enduring racial slurs, offensive gestures, violent attacks, race-related bullying, and over-policing. We have been horrified over the last decade by escalating instances of violence against Black men and boys, often at the hands of law enforcement. Over the last 3 years, we are seeing rampant hostility towards Black boys AND girls in businesses, neighborhoods, […]
You don't want to miss my conversation with America's Bullying Expert, Dr. Mildred Peyton. She has a wealth of experience helping individuals and organizations confront this epidemic. We walked through the definition of bullying, how it plays out in schools and work settings, the adverse effects and strategies for addressing it. Listen here and let […]
I am looking forward to spending time with members of Jack & Jill Inc. on November 23 at their Southern Cluster meeting to speak about parent-child communication in “Do You Hear Me? Staying Connecting in these Times of Chaos.”
Join us at the Bonafide Impact Summit hosted by Pink Icing! I will be part of a group of women business owners who will be sharing the tools of their trade and the secrets of their success in a dynamic hybrid, virtual & live event coming up November 6 – 8. Registration is now open! You can purchase […]
Check out my conversation with Adebisi Adebowale, College Coach and Founder of Upliftology. Ms. Adebowale is committed to helping students find the right college that helps them meet their academic and life goals while leveraging scholarships and other resources to avoid taking on the burden of student loans. Her approach has helped many students gain […]
Parents — as your children head back to school, make sure you are prepared to help them have a successful year. Not only do you want them to earn good grades, you’ll want them to stay on top of their school work to avoid stress, effectively navigate social situations, and respond to bullying, if it happens. Join […]
Today, we explored a bold child care solution for working Moms! I was joined by the dynamic educator, consultant, and author, Susan Tatsui D’Arcy who was also named 2019 California Mother of the Year®. She describes her approach described in The Millennial’s Guide to Free Child Care in Your Home. It might be just the answer for […]
As the college admissions game becomes increasingly competitive, many students wonder just what it takes to make their application stand out from the rest. Many resort to such tactics as loading up their resumes with activities or advanced courses for which they have little to affinity. Some go as far as to misrepresent their abilities […]
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