10 Empowering Ways To Win As A Working Mom Working moms are always struggling to find a special balance in their lives. By Larissa Marulli Working moms are always struggling to find a special balance in their lives. They often have to choose between their children and their work, and when moms find themselves working jobs that don’t support them as mothers,…
Black Kids Need Safe Play Spaces in Every City We owe our children safe places to play and enjoy childhood. Chicago’s Rich City Skate has always been committed to them. By Jill Robi Once upon a time, near the Chicagoland area in Richton Park, a safe hangout for Black youth was Rich City Skate. Owned by the Alexander Family for a…
A Guide to Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses Back-to-school season can put a huge dent in your wallet. Follow these easy tips to save money on school supplies, clothes, dorm furniture, technology, and more. By Nicole Harris It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping really puts a strain on your budget. In 2021, families planned to spend an average of $848.90 on…
How I’m Raising Proud Hispanic Children I realized that my children don’t need to relive my childhood to appreciate their heritage, just like I didn’t have to relive my father’s. They will appreciate being Hispanic in a different way than me. By Julie Calidonio When I was nine, my younger sisters and I went to El Salvador to visit my…
6 Small Ways to Make Each of Your Kids Feel Special Found: Simple but powerful ways to ensure all of your children feel like a VIP. By Devan McGuinness Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance…
How Do I Calm My Child’s Back-to-School Worries? Even the most social child can experience some level of back-to-school anxiety. Parents Ask Your Mom columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., offers tips and strategies to ease the transition—for kids and parents. By Emily Edlynn, Ph.D. If there’s anything I’ve learned about parenting and kids in my 12 years of being mom, it’s…
Connect With Black Children Through Their Love Languages Learning your child’s love language is beneficial in more ways than previously thought, especially for Black children. Here’s how to do it. By Whitney Roberts Most of us are familiar with the term “love language,” originally popularized in the book The 5 Love Languages, written by marriage counselor Gary Chapman. The book describes…
Kids Need Access to Mental Health Days Mental Health Days & Kids, a survey from Verywell Mind and Parents, shows that 86% of parents who’ve allowed their children to take mental health days agree they’re impactful. Here’s why they’re important and what to know. By Allison Slater Tate Recently, I asked a soon-to-be high school senior, Abby*, if she ever…
Latinas Are Raising a New Generation Of Runners Many positive effects come from running, but the lack of representation and barriers in Latinx communities have prevented them from reaping the benefits. These parents are trying to change that. By Priscilla Blossom Growing up, I absolutely hated running. I was always one of the slowest runners in class, and often teased about it.…
5 Common Baby Skin Care Issues and What to Do About Them Baby skin issues can be alarming. Learn about the most common skin conditions so you can know how to treat them. By Mona A. Gohara, M.D. Newborn rashes are one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor—and they’re especially distressing when they show up on…
