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A pro-life billboard campaign is causing controversy in Georgia by saying that black children are an “endangered species” because of the disproportionately high abortion rate among African-American women. The billboards features a close-up of an African-American boy’s worried face. To the left in large print are the words “Black Children are an Endangered Species.” Since […]

Recently I heard the distressing news that in a school in Memphis, 90 girls were pregnant or had become mothers in the last year. Shelby county, where the school is located, is a very poor area with almost 100% of the students qualifying for federal funding for free school lunches. In this school, a student […]

Most of us don’t decide to become mothers because it is going to make our lives easier, richer, or more productive. Maybe child-free couples have more money, time, freedom, and sleep, but kids can have a surprisingly positive impact on your health. Yes, having kids can make us healthier people, and I am not just […]

This Christmas make the best of your savings and instead of buying ornaments, have some fun with your kids making them! Spending time with your kids this holiday season making original crafts that no one else will have, will be great fun and sentimental. Here are 3 crafts for you and your kids to enjoy […]

As your child enters into adolescence, you need to adapt your parenting skills for dealing with a teenager. Granted there isn’t a “how to” book, but if you want to maintain a healthy relationship, based on mutual respect with the potential to last a lifetime, here are some blunders to avoid from our sister site […]

Halloween is rapidly approaching and many of you are scrambling to choose from the left- over costumes that the more timely parents were kind enough to leave behind. Worry you not! HelloBeautiful has surveyed the net for some great alternatives to store-bought costumes that will leave your pockets less strained this Halloween season.  Check out […]

Every parent wants their child to enjoy Halloween. What they don’t want is for their child to indulge in all the free candy that comes their way. We’ve compiled a list of 10 of the “healthiest” Halloween sweets, so keep these in mind when stocking your cabinets for Trick-Or-Treaters, and when picking and choosing what’s […]

Bad behavior is a part of your child’s life, from throwing fits in the middle of your favorite clothing store, to starting fights or misbehaving during class. Children are prone to act out for a number of reasons. One main reason is that they are still within their developmental years. Young children are still learning […]

Our children are the most precious things to us and keeping them healthy and motivated are important. If you are expecting or contemplating on having children, it is best for you to prepare yourself. Children today are growing up in a time where decisions can take a positive or negative affect on their lives. As parents, […]

“Media can be one heck of a powerful tool”, a professor in college once said to me. So how powerful do you consider the very people your teen watches and listens too on a daily bases? From the countless reality television shows, to the musical influences of Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, […]

We recently came across this video and had to share with our readers. The song ” I Love My Hair”encourages us and hopefully future generations to love the hair on their head. Take a look: Willow Smith On The Set Of “Whip My Hair” [PHOTOS] Rihanna Gets New Hair For Paris Fashion Week [PHOTOS] How […]