Raising your child in a country different from where you grew up can bring unique challenges. Here are a couple of tips that can help you navigate this parenting journey.
Raising your child in a country different from where you grew up can bring unique challenges. Here are a couple of tips that can help you navigate this parenting journey.
In this post, titled “The Angry Black Man/Woman,” we take a closer look at a stereotype that has unfairly portrayed Black parents as overly aggressive or hostile, often dismissing their real emotions and experiences. This narrative can place unnecessary strain on Black mothers and fathers, making it harder for them to express frustration, concern, or protectiveness without being misunderstood.
As a community, let’s work towards creating a more compassionate space where Black parents are free to express themselves without judgment, and where their feelings are valued and understood.
In this post, titled “The Angry Black Man/Woman,” we take a closer look at a stereotype that has unfairly portrayed Black parents as overly aggressive or hostile, often dismissing their real emotions and experiences. This narrative can place unnecessary strain on Black mothers and fathers, making it harder for them to express frustration, concern, or protectiveness without being misunderstood.
As a community, let’s work towards creating a more compassionate space where Black parents are free to express themselves without judgment, and where their feelings are valued and understood.
In our first post, “The Strong Black Woman,” we focus on a stereotype that, while often viewed as empowering, can leave Black mothers feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. This narrative can place unrealistic expectations on Black women to always appear strong, making it harder for them to ask for help or show vulnerability in their parenting journeys.
As a community, it’s time we shift towards a more compassionate and supportive approach—one that truly allows Black mothers to feel nurtured, cared for, and fully supported as they raise the next generation.
In our first post, “The Strong Black Woman,” we focus on a stereotype that, while often viewed as empowering, can leave Black mothers feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. This narrative can place unrealistic expectations on Black women to always appear strong, making it harder for them to ask for help or show vulnerability in their parenting journeys.
As a community, it’s time we shift towards a more compassionate and supportive approach—one that truly allows Black mothers to feel nurtured, cared for, and fully supported as they raise the next generation.
This post, titled “The Unemotional Black Man,” addresses a narrative that often portrays Black fathers as emotionless or detached. This stereotype can create barriers for Black men, making it harder for them to express vulnerability or seek emotional support, both as individuals and as parents.
As a community, it’s essential that we create space for Black fathers to share their feelings openly, embrace their full emotional range, and receive the support they deserve as they navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood.
It’s time to shift this narrative and create space for Black men to fully embrace and express their emotions without judgment or expectation.
This post, titled “The Unemotional Black Man,” addresses a narrative that often portrays Black fathers as emotionless or detached. This stereotype can create barriers for Black men, making it harder for them to express vulnerability or seek emotional support, both as individuals and as parents.
As a community, it’s essential that we create space for Black fathers to share their feelings openly, embrace their full emotional range, and receive the support they deserve as they navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood.
It’s time to shift this narrative and create space for Black men to fully embrace and express their emotions without judgment or expectation.
A treasure basket is an easy, low cost way to keep your baby entertained using safe, household objects. You can introduce your baby to your culture by creating a treasure basket filled with objects that represent your culture.
A treasure basket is an easy, low cost way to keep your baby entertained using safe, household objects. You can introduce your baby to your culture by creating a treasure basket filled with objects that represent your culture.
What did your parents want you to be when you were a child?
What did your parents want you to be when you were a child?
Boost you child’s self-esteem by setting achievable goals, celebrating their unique achievements and embracing any mistakes as learning opportunities.
Boost you child’s self-esteem by setting achievable goals, celebrating their unique achievements and embracing any mistakes as learning opportunities.
Exposing children to positive role models that reflect their background is a great way to help empower and inspire.
Exposing children to positive role models that reflect their background is a great way to help empower and inspire.
Create a safe, non-judgmental space to allow your child to communicate their feelings freely.
Create a safe, non-judgmental space to allow your child to communicate their feelings freely.
There is no such thing as ‘good’ hair, ‘good’ skin or a ‘good’ nose. Let’s try and be mindful when using the term ‘good’ as a compliment.
There is no such thing as ‘good’ hair, ‘good’ skin or a ‘good’ nose. Let’s try and be mindful when using the term ‘good’ as a compliment.