There are, as of 2007, approximately 13.7 million single parent families in the United States raising 21.8 million children. 84% of these parents are mothers. Shine recently posted a story about how the Pew Research Center, which conducts polls, research and national surveys on public opinion, found that 70% of American citizens, think single mothers […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, First and foremost I just want to say how refreshing it is to read how honest you are when you give your feedback to reader’s emails. I have ordered your book and I cannot wait until I get my hands on it! Now […]

Growing up in the 80s, “the good life” was pretty much a national motivation. We drank it like Kool Aid. You weren’t living unless you were living good. Who didn’t dream of Dynasty homes and believe that getting our Gordon Gekko on was the means to our Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous end? We […]

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, […]

Usher recently sat down with People Magazine, and spoke in detail about his failed marriage to Tameka Foster and the different personalities of his sons Usher V (aka Cinco) and Nayvid.

We can’t believe it… school is starting up again. And that means that the early-morning scramble is about to start.

Diddy recently posted a video on Facebook of him having “Diddy Daycare” with his daughter Chance. If you didn’t know, Chance was conceived while Diddy was still “in a relationship” with Kim Porter, who he has twins D’Lila and Jessie with.

Awhile back, New York Times writer Paul Clarke said he thought it is good to drink around your kids as a parenting tactic because it teaches them moderation. Of course, Mr. Clarke is the Times’ alcohol beat writer, so I’m guessing he’s bound to come down on the “pro-drinking” side of many an argument. Me, […]

Ok you parents out there, this is what happens when you let your kids watch TV unsupervised.  A mother videotaped her daughter grinding to Ciara’s “Ride.”

Have you ever heard about these crazy rumors of shameful names like Espn or Typhoon being given to innocent, helpless babies, obviously without their consent? Well it’s true and if celebrities are anything to go by, there may be no hope for the world.

Before y’all start throwing punches, I must clarify that my exposure to this topic came from within the HB user community. In a recent post about the term ‘interracial,’ one user asked us why HB wasn’t tackling some of the hard issues?

The birth of a child can dramatically change the dynamics of a family – and its not always for the best. We know that disrupted nights, dirty diapers and feeding times can all be problematic in a family accustomed to its original routine, but some changes can be long term. Your baby’s daddy may hold […]