How are you talking about coronavirus with your kids? I was prepared (mostly) for the sex talk. (Lots of sex … [Read more...] about Talking About Coronavirus
Parenting Through a Pandemic
I don't know how to do this. I have zero experience parenting through a pandemic. I've worked-from-home before, so … [Read more...] about Parenting Through a Pandemic
Selecting Preschools: Traditional Versus Montessori
Children are the future, and providing an excellent education can be one of the first steps in assisting them in leading the … [Read more...] about Selecting Preschools: Traditional Versus Montessori
Learning at Home
Learning at home can be fun. Right now, a lot of parents are freaking out at the prospect of schooling their kids while … [Read more...] about Learning at Home
Let’s Support ALL Black Boys
It should go without saying, but all Black boys are unique. Each is a complex mix of talents, gifts and desires, and each … [Read more...] about Let’s Support ALL Black Boys
What Black Boys Want: It’s Not as Complicated as You Think
So much is being written about Black boys and men that sometimes, as a Black woman and mother, it’s hard to separate my own … [Read more...] about What Black Boys Want: It’s Not as Complicated as You Think
Teens & Memes: What I Learned
Tackling the subject of teens and memes is a bit...fraught. Last week, the New York Times published my article, The … [Read more...] about Teens & Memes: What I Learned
Understanding (& Helping) Black Boys
On the whole, black boys fare worse that white boys on just about every measure: They are more likely to fail in schools, … [Read more...] about Understanding (& Helping) Black Boys
Building Boys on The Morning Blend
Building Boys founder Jennifer L.W. Fink recently visited The Morning Blend, a Milwaukee AM talk show, to discuss the … [Read more...] about Building Boys on The Morning Blend
Be a Better “Boy Parent”
20+ years into parenting boys, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on how to be an effective "boy parent." I did not … [Read more...] about Be a Better “Boy Parent”
