Black Pearls for Parents

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Prayer”. On this day, compose a prayer for your child, or devise some way that they know on a daily basis they have your confidence and are in your dreams, always, no matter what.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Education”. Today, pledge to stay on top of your child’s education to make sure they are doing the best that they can.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Labeling”. Today, pledge not to be critical of your child, but, when the situation warrants, to be critical of their behavior only. Also pledge to give them encouragement any way you can at ev

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Fighting”. Today, discuss with your child the idea of confrontations, and the idea that steady nerves and alertness and focus will help us to sort out the meaningless scuffles from fights trul

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Cycles”. Today, pledge that when your child is frustrated or on a losing streak, you will do something to cheer them up.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Power”. Today, take five minutes to emphasize to your child that discipline applied to education, finances, and work will ultimately yield power.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Time”. Today, pledge to find time to focus on each of your children separately.

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Collective Work and Responsibility”. Today, discuss with your children some ways you can contribute to the community, whether it be the black community, school community, or the global communi

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Dreams”. Today, see if there are organizations in your community that can assist in providing a positive atmosphere for your child. If not, pledge to start a small study group after school or

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children. This morning’s entry was “Adapting”. Today, take five minutes to discuss with your child an item relating to black pride—kente cloth, for instance, or a family photograph—and suggest that they let that object inspire th