Yes, I wanted my mom to still love me, but I needed her to love me. I wanted to know that by opening up about this part of my life she could actually love me more fully.
Birth mothers, think good healing thoughts of your child, push that love into the earth, and believe it will bring a great harvest. You didn’t raise that child, but you did birth them, take honor in that.
A guide to sex ed books for kids that can help provide answers to their questions and prompt further discussion with parents and caregivers.
If you love your child more than you despise your co-parent, communicating will become second nature.
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day behind us, Dr. Ally discussed the "parent wound" with Black Love and how we can explore forgiveness with our parents.
When I think of fatherhood, I look at it from four different perspectives. I view fatherhood through the lenses of a daughter, a sister, a co-parent, and a wife.
Child wellness and nutrition still needs attention, and through farm-to-kid multivitamins, Raffe Healthy Kids is dedicated to improving health for the next generation.
Differences in parenting styles, setting boundaries with your partner’s co-parent, and feeling like an outsider will come — here’s how you can address those challenges.
Yes, I wanted my mom to still love me, but I needed her to love me. I wanted to know that by opening up about this part of my life she could actually love me more fully.
Birth mothers, think good healing thoughts of your child, push that love into the earth, and believe it will bring a great harvest. You didn’t raise that child, but you did birth them, take honor in that.
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day behind us, Dr. Ally discussed the "parent wound" with Black Love and how we can explore forgiveness with our parents.
When I think of fatherhood, I look at it from four different perspectives. I view fatherhood through the lenses of a daughter, a sister, a co-parent, and a wife.
When I think of fatherhood, I look at it from four different perspectives. I view fatherhood through the lenses of a daughter, a sister, a co-parent, and a wife.
Pregnancy isn’t always a happy experience; in fact, women are more at risk of depression while pregnant. Affirmations gave me hope at a time when I was hopeless. I do not know where I would be without them.
The message behind their videos is more than just cheer stunts. The deeper meaning is daddy always has you.
Saying “I do” meant I understood and willingly accepted my new role as a wife and bonus mom, but did I really?
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Saying “I do” meant I understood and willingly accepted my new role as a wife and bonus mom, but did I really?
“Black Dads: Beyond Present” showcases four men who talk about everything fatherhood, from how they found out they were going to be dads to figuring out how to parent in a way that’s different from how they were raised.
Tika Sumpter, star of "Mixed-ish", talks with Jaleesa Diaz about love, motherhood, and the strength of vulnerability.
In 2013, Susan Toler Carr’s son passed suddenly. Now, she has graciously opened up to Black Love about where she finds comfort and her advice to other grieving moms.
Sometimes it requires finding a trained instructor who knows how to whip you into shape.
As more adults are learning and implementing self-love, these practices can now permeate to children as well.
It has less to do with my love for the person I choose to have a baby with and more about if I’m able to handle motherhood — emotionally, financially, and mentally.
"Childbirth is a thin line between life and death." It wasn't until the second pregnancy I began to understand the weight of those words.
If you’re uncertain about how to have the colorism conversation with your children, one of the best ways to start a healthy dialogue is through reading. Here are 10 book recommendations to help you get started!
Black women often struggle to conceive, and these specialists are aware of this issue. Consider the doctors on this list and remember that you have options as you explore parenthood.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance.
I use the grief I feel to inform my ability to fight with love - because grief is love. And nothing is more potent than love.
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Glenn Robinson III opens up about co-parenting, communication, and the power of therapy for Black men, "We're afraid to be vulnerable."
Thinking of becoming a foster parent? Here's what to expect and how the experience forever changed our lives. It wasn't an easy journey, but in the end, it was worth it.
New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson on how children's books can help parents approach complex topics such as racism, body image, and processing grief.
Pride Month isn't and shouldn’t be the only time to discuss how we can hold space for the Black queer community.
I made space for forgiveness so we could have a breakthrough, and I'm better because of it.
For expectant mothers navigating pregnancy during a global pandemic while balancing business, bae, and day-to-day.
I have to reaffirm my Blackness in my children. I need to provide tradition, education, and give power to Black things like the bonnet, so they are equally empowered.
As the city continues to heal, two Minneapolis creatives set-out to shine a spotlight on the beautiful and tender moments of Black fatherhood.
Owning the imperfections of his childhood helped the 35-year-old singer on his journey of personal growth, forgiveness, and becoming the ultimate dad.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death and national uprisings against racial injustice and police brutality, this mother seeks answers on how we can begin to live the life of true freedom?
Distinguishing the differences between Male vs. Man, Emmy-nominated actor and author Dondré Whitfield pens an open letter to his younger self, providing clarity and perspective on the matriculation of manhood.
In honor of National Foster Care Month, hear about one dad's unsuspected journey and challenges from fostering to adoption as a single parent.
Due to the effects of COVID-19, activist and author Jodie Patterson discusses the shift in her parenting style to adjust to the "new normal."
This writer and mother of two provides personal insights and parenting expert advice on creating healthy attitudes around sexuality in raising sex-positive kids.
As we all continue to navigate the weight of this global shift, Cheree Hayes, a wife and mom of three, offers fresh ideas for ways to achieve self-care mixed with healthy bonding family time.
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, the balancing act of trying to do it all while creating lesson plans to teach our little ones has left many of us in a state of frenzy — but not to worry! We spoke with Charisse Sims, of Hidden Gems Preschool in Inglewood, CA, and she shared tricks and tips to master this homeschooling life like a pro.
Growing up without a dad left an unimaginable void for Jaquann Holley, but with his son, he's determined to create an unwavering bond. Together this father-son duo wrote "Dreams Come True," a children's book encouraging young readers to use their imaginations while nurturing their creativity.
Gratitude is the attitude, and with that in mind, env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud’s editorial contributors reflects and shares what they are grateful for. In this edition, parenting editor Jennifer Henry reflects on her gratitude for the humbling experience of parenthood.
The first time I sat on my therapist’s couch, she asked me “So, what are you here to work on?” Outside of my recent adjustment from college to the real world, my biggest priority was love. Knowing that fatherhood and building a family were two life goals I was firm on, I told her that I wanted to figure out how to build a long-lasting relationship. Up until therapy I only loosely understood how to navigate sexuality in a conservative southern state, much less, how to spend the rest of my life with someone. And although I understood monogamy wasn’t the only way, it was my way, and I was okay with that. My fear, however, was that I had never gotten the chance to exist among long-term relationships or healthy marriages, so how was I to build something I’d never seen before? Could I hope for a successful marriage when I didn’t know what it looked like? My family solidified my love and respect for women. Out of the seven women who played a role in my upbringing, six of them were single mothers or widows. I was able to see firsthand the absolute magic that exuded from these women when faced with adversity, and I strive every day to embody that for myself. On the flipside, this upbringing created gaps in other areas of my experience, specifically romantic relationships. There was a time in third grade or so that my mom introduced me to her friend “Charles,” but before I could understand what was really going on, sis had to cut him loose (#NoneOfMyBusiness). This experience felt so far from the experience of friends and classmates whose entire existence occurred around a marriage. They saw affection and intimacy up close and personal morning, noon, and night, not just on movies and television shows. How could I replicate that experience? How could I find a husband and build a lifelong partnership when I was at such a disadvantage? Hint: I wasn’t at a disadvantage. Since I can remember, I’ve always been pushed to never settle for misunderstanding. My philosophy is: when the answers are all around you, you find them, you don’t sit in confusion and twiddle your thumbs. So, I would compulsively study and observe the things around me and analyze my experiences to understand how to close this “gap” in my upbringing. Over time it meant that I would look closely at the relationships of family and friends, get a degree in communication, become generally obsessed with all things related to interpersonal communication, and prioritize my spiritual growth. In that time, what I found was that the disadvantage I thought I was working against was actually irrelevant. The fact that I didn’t grow up in a two-parent home or surrounded by successful marriages was going to make no difference to my own relationships as long as I maintained a certain level of self-awareness. As a matter of fact, it may have helped me. That entire time I was convinced that the answers to my problem could be found in successful marriages. I thought for sure that they had the secret sauce of how to live happily ever after, but the only thing I learned was that there is no secret sauce and there is no one answer. Actually, it showed me that the way you build a successful partnership is by first understanding yourself. I’ve witnessed relationships and partnerships go to the wayside, and sometimes even wondered if the people who grew up around successful marriages were working too hard to recreate what they had seen as opposed to building something new. See, what I took away from everything that I had worked to understand was that marriage is about two people coming as whole (not partial) individuals into a partnership. It’s not enough to recreate what you’ve seen, you must get comfortable with the idea of building something you’ve never seen before. I had convinced myself that marriage was something that happened to you, and my lack of luck in relationships meant that I was just going to try and try again until marriage happened to me. Then I realized, that’s not how any of this works.
Mommy guilt was one of the most difficult things she’d ever experienced, but in the end, it saved her life.
The pressure to live up to expectations is real and present as Christmas this year carries a different meaning for this first-time dad.
Jackie Rodgers of Greentop Gifts is redefining all of your holiday needs after she couldn’t find a Black Santa on the market. So she decided to create her own, known as Clarence Claus.
One man shares his view of the IVF journey – the shots, the fears, the money, and countless doctor’s appointments – and how he supported his wife along the way.
env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud asked our community what the greatest life lessons their fathers by blood, or by bond, have shared with them. Here are our favorite answers.
Aaron White wanted to be a father more than anything in the world. But first, he had to heal the wounds of abandonment. I saw him once. When I was five years old, he dropped off a BMX bike and patted me on the head. Though I didn’t know him, he felt familiar. I tried to make eye contact, but he dodged it. It was as if my face haunted him. Upon his departure, my mom told me that he was my father, and like seeing a mythical figure, intensely I watched as he drove away.
It's Black Love Summit time again! env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud highlights the best moments from the "Husband Panel" at the 2018 Black Love Summit.
It's Black Love Summit time again! env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud highlights the best moments from the "Wives Panel" at the 2018 Black Love Summit.
In order to remain balanced, mompreneur Leslie Lewis takes her self-care seriously. Now, she’s sharing her journey and five tips and tricks for boss moms everywhere on how to balance life and get some “me time.”
At 23, Melissa Fredericks had a 15-year life plan. Then, she got pregnant. This is what she would tell that scared girl now.
Black Love contributor and Founder of My Fab Finance Tonya Rapley-Flash sends a message to her younger self about what motherhood would eventually bring her way.
env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud asked our community, “What’s the most surprising thing about motherhood?” These are your answers.
She was near ruined by the “mom guilt” she felt when her second child was born. But Rasheda Jackson found her way out of it, and with these five strategies to cope with mom guilt, you can, too.
Psychologist and relationship therapist Dr. Alduan Tartt shares five tips on how to thrive while balancing career and family life.
It’s Black Maternal Health Week! Today, we’re featuring FitXBrit’s Brittany Giles’ story about her battle with postpartum depression, why she chose holistic treatment, and how it sparked an unexpected career move.
It’s Black Maternal Health Week! Join env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud as we deepen the national conversation around Black Maternal Health.
It’s Black Maternal Health Week! Join env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud as we deepen the national conversation around Black maternal health.
The env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud Instagram community provided their favorite ways to have family date night to connect, spend quality time, and have a lot of fun.
Black Love is kicking off Fatherhood Fridays with our resident crib-to-college dad Jeff Johnson and exploring parenting mistakes, unconditional love, and more.
