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Today's Black Pearls For Parents – Contentment

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:22 +0000

Blessed are those who can please themselves. –Zulu Proverb On this day, take five minutes to work with your child on something that grabs them. It might be karate or guitar, poetry or crafts, skating, dance, or reading. To hear today’s Black Pearls for Parents in its entirety, just click the player below:

America's Oldest Citizen Has Joined The Ancestors At 114 [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:17:38 +0000

Born September 7, 1898, Mamie Rearden a widow and mother of 11 children, talks about her life and raising children. She learned to drive at the age of 65 and accepted a job that would have her driving throughout the county looking for parents who were keeping their children home from school. Ms. Rearden was [...]

Community Action Organization Parent Engagement Conference featuring Tim King [ADRI.V In The Community]

ADRI V — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:33:45 +0000

Saturday, October 20th I had the great opportunity to attend the Community Action Organization of Erie County Parent Engagement Conference. I was invited to participate on the panel the influence of Hip Hop in our culture along side many other prominent individuals in entertainment. Although I came to be a speaker I was more excited [...]

Mothers Educate Your Daughters, Fathers Teach Your Sons Respect For The Opposite Sex

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:21:26 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as you engage your daughter today. This morning’s entry was “Daughters”. On this day, if you have a daughter, tell her that she should settle for nothing less than respect. If [...]

The Need For Communication With Our Children

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:38:58 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as you engage your family today. This morning’s entry was “Communication”. On this day, take five minutes to consider whether you are listening carefully enough to your child and expressing the [...]

The Appropriateness Of Parenting And What It Means

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:10:29 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as you engage your family today. This morning’s entry was “Appropriateness”. On this day, take five minutes to talk to your child about how different situations call for different kinds [...]

Harlem Churches Making Money Off Tourists

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:58:46 +0000

One of the oldest churches in New York State has become a very popular tourist attraction in New York City. So much so, that the regular Sunday morning church members are getting irritated with so many people showing up to get their early Sunday morning fix of soulful gospel music on and rudeness at the [...]

What "Priorities" Are Important To You And Your Child? More Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:32 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as you engage your family today.

This morning’s entry was “Priorities”. On this day, talk to your child about the importance of focus; emphasize that if you know what you are looking for from a given situation, you will have the strength to weather storms large and small.

Teaching A Child "Self-Image" Another Black Pearl For Parents [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:03:20 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as you engage your family. This morning’s entry was “Self-Image”. On this day, take five minutes to think about the teaching approach that works best with your child and strive [...]

"The Importance Of Excellence" Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:24:43 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as we embark on another great week. This morning’s entry was “Excellence”. On this day, take five minutes to talk with your child about black achievement. Then encourage them [...]

Do You Pratice Tolerance?

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:53 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as we embark on another great weekend. This morning’s entry was “Tolerance”. On this day, take five minutes to think back on your childhood and adolescence, and remember some of [...]

"Sibling Rivalry" – Today's Black Pearls For Parents On [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:55 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about and share with your family.

This morning’s entry was “Sibling Rivalry”. On this day, pledge to take time to recognize each of your children’s strengths and accomplishments, to resist making comparisons, and pledge to make each of your celebrations a family affair.

Forming Proper "Alliances" Another Reading Of Black Pearls For Parents [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:12 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as we embark on another great weekend. This morning’s entry was “Alliances”. On this day, take five minutes to talk with your child about distinguishing between those who say they want [...]

A Black History Month Welcome From Black Pearls For Parents [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:11:56 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as we get Black History Month underway. This morning’s entry was “Black History”. On this day, take five minutes to discuss Black History Month with your child and help them draw [...]

"Discouragement" This To Shall Pass – Black Pearls For Parents [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:02 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about as we get another week underway. This morning’s entry was “Discouragement”. On this day, pledge when your children are feeling blue, to tell them they’ll feel better after a good [...]

The Practice Of "Good Health"-Black Pearls For Parents [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:24 +0000

If you missed this morning’s Black Pearls for Parents, check it out right here and hopefully it is something that you can think about this weekend as you spend time with your family. This morning’s entry was “Good Health”. On this day, take five minutes to talk to your child about the importance of keeping [...]

"OPTIMISM"-TODAY'S BLACK PEARLS FOR PARENTS

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:20:24 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents. This morning’s entry was “Optimism”. On this day, take five minutes to consider whether you are doing [...]

Taking Advantage Of "Opportunity"-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:15:23 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents. This morning’s entry was “Opportunity”. On this day, take five minutes to think about something you would [...]

The Power Of "Education"-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:11:06 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents. This morning’s entry was “Education”. On this day, take five minutes to evaluate how you might support [...]

No More "Excuses"-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:15:46 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents. This morning’s entry was “Excuses”. On this day, you pledge to inspire your children, to challenge their [...]