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Modern Parenting With African Roots

Real-life tools and stories for raising emotionally strong kids — whether you’re a mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver.

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Family is Everything

Family gives us a sense of belonging. The benefits of this can strengthen us all, and it does contribute to our happiness, to our mental health, and to our physical health. Happy families are strong families.

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Light Pink Discharge

What is The Light Pink Discharge and Why Does it Happen?

The color of vaginal discharge can range from creamy to milky white. It is normal for women to get a light pink discharge before or after menstruation. When you are nowhere close to having your period, finding a light pink discharge can be very concerning; however, this is very normal. 


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How to stop thumb sucking

7 Effective Ways To Get Your Child To Stop Sucking Their Thumb

How do you stop your child from sucking their thumb? Thumb sucking is a reflex that many babies and toddlers have. It is some sort of survival instinct


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Why Teenagers Reject Parents’ Solutions to Their Problems

Why Do Teenagers Reject Parents’ Solutions to Their Problems

It is common for teenagers to encounter a series of confusing events. A teenager’s mental health and emotional well-being are affected by their problems.  Parents are often approached by teenagers who have problems


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Engage Kids in Positive Self-Talk

What They Say

“Remember to be grateful for the little things in life.”

Micheal Kuni

“Life is what you make it and in most cases happiness is a choice”

Maggie Twine

“I am here to help you navigate life and to direct you towards the right path, mistakes are welcome as that’s how we all learn.”

Mason Bartha

Family is everything

Forgiveness, support, trust and respect makes a family.

In virtually every culture, parenting is aimed at three important goals: protecting children from harm, preparing them to be productive adults, and passing on cultural values. The relationship between a parent and child can have a pronounced impact on child development.  

The stability and safety of a family are built on the feeling of security, love, and respect that everyone shares.

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