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What Are We Teaching Black Children to Become?

Black parenting can nurture Black children's identity while separating achievement and self-worth. See how families can redefine success beyond work and titles.

Hidden Pregnancy Resources Every Black Parent Should Know (By Trimester)

Get free doulas, baby gear, and expert medical advice. This guide reveals hidden pregnancy resources every Black parent needs to thrive. Read more!

Nikole Hannah-Jones and the Black Education Debate

A powerful reflection on parenting, education, and tough decisions in the Black community

The Ultimate Guide to Online Safety for Black Children: Everything You Need to Protect Their Digital Identity

Raising kids in a digital-first world is a journey that requires more than just a set of rules; it demands a partnership. For Black families, this journey has unique layers that go...

Usher’s Back-to-School Season Has Every Kind of Parenting Milestone in One Family

Usher’s back-to-school season spans preschool, high school and Howard University, offering Black parents smart ways to support children at every stage.

The Black Wellness Edit: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Becoming A NICU Mom

A Black mother's honest journey through NICU and the vital lessons for new parents of NICU babies.

Talking to Kids About Race: A Guide for Every Age Group

Talking to kids about race looks different at every age. Here is how parents of Black children can start early, build a proud racial identity, and lead with joy from the toddler ye...

As the Mother of Black Sons, Gentle Parenting Doesn’t Work for Me

A Black mother explains why gentle parenting alone cannot prepare Black sons for racism, and how she balances tenderness, safety, and firm boundaries...

We Come From Greatness: Why Black Children Need Cultural Pride Early

We Come From Greatness shows Black cultural pride and racial socialization help children build identity through family stories, heritage, and daily affirmation.

The Role of Aunties: Reclaiming the Stories of Who Raises Our Black Children

Black aunties help raise the next generation through love, guidance, time, and resources. One aunt reflects on her vital role in the Black family village.

Compassion Flows Through Us: Rethinking What Black Families Need to Thrive 

Black parent support begins with compassion. Learn how self-compassion, community care, and firm boundaries can help Black families manage stress and thrive.

Raising Thriving Teens: Celebrating Joy, Growth, and Mental Wellness at Home

Support teen mental wellness with teen anxiety treatment guidance and Black teen mental health resources to help families build joy, resilience, and connection.

Black School Discipline Success With 7 Vital Ways to Protect Your Child

Black School Discipline is a topic that requires our immediate attention as we head into the new school year. As parents of Black children, we often approach the "Back to School" s...

Kids’ Teeth, Birth to Teens: The Complete Dental Guide for Parents of Black Children

From the first tooth to the teen years, here is everything parents of Black children need to know about kids' dental health: when to see a dentist, how much fluoride toothpaste to...

How Black Parent Entrepreneurs Can Build Businesses That Grow With the Family

Discover how Black parent entrepreneurs can grow sustainably - scalable models, systems, delegation, financial buffers, and businesses that fit family life.

Why Black Parents Are Saying ‘No’ to Sleepovers (And the Stats That Back Them Up)

Photo Credit: Successful Black Parenting Magazine Have you ever been in a group chat with other Black moms when the topic of sleepovers comes up? If you have, you know the vibe qui...

How Lil Wayne and Sarah Vivan Showed Up for Their Son and What It Teaches Us About Co-Parenting

Lil Wayne and Sarah Vivan supported son Dwayne Carter III at his football opener, offering Black parents a meaningful co-parenting lesson about showing up.

Black Faces in White Spaces: How to Help Your Black Child Thrive in a Predominantly White School

Black Faces in White Spaces author Tawanna Chamberlain shares how to help your Black child thrive in a predominantly White school, starting at home.

Does My Child Have Asthma? What Parents Of Black Children Need To Know

Asthma in Black children can look like a cough that keeps coming back. Learn the signs, what to ask the pediatrician, and when to get help fast.

The Most Important Line in Serayah’s Breakup Statement Wasn’t About Joey Bada$$

5 Bedtime Routine Tips for Black Parents to Help Kids Wind Down

Discover five bedtime routine tips for Black parents to help kids wind down, build healthy sleep habits, and end busy family days with calm and connection.

Beyond Our Limits: Giving Black Children Access to Experiences We Never Had

Giving Black children access to new experiences builds confidence, expands their world, and helps them know they belong in spaces we never entered.

What Is Chronic Absenteeism And Why Does It Hit Black Students Harder?

Chronic absenteeism can feel like a school issue until you pull the third absence letter of the semester from your child’s folder. You wonder if the school is calling you a bad par...