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Single Mom
Single Parenting 101: Keeping the Co-Parenting Drama to a Minimum
Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 3:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Dealing with your baby’s daddy doesn’t have to be drama. If you stay focused on the child and keep anger and bitterness at bay, you can work to build a solid co-parenting arrangement. Try these... Read More »

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In The News
The London Riots Hit Home: Anxiously Waiting For My Children To Return
Posted Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 10:32am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Sitting at home in New York watching news of the widespread riots in London, while my children are actually there has been an experience I can’t describe. When the news first broke that a police... Read More »

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Parenting Issues
The 5 Developmental Milestones Every Child Should Reach By Age 5
Posted Sunday, August 7, 2011 - 12:23am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

We all know that the first five years of life really count. They’re incredible years of learning that shape children’s futures. Yet, every year 1.45 million children, all under the age of five, enter... Read More »

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In The News
Breastfeeding: Is Slavery Behind the Low Rates Among Black Women?
Posted Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 7:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

August 1-7 was World Breastfeeding Week—an annual campaign, organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, where over 170 countries worldwide pay attention to our breasts and their power... Read More »

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Single Mom
Is Being a Single Mom Bad For Your Health?
Posted Monday, August 1, 2011 - 10:13am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Being a single mother is definitely tough, but is it also bad for your health? A recently released 30-year study on single mothers showed that women who had their first child outside of marriage... Read More »

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Travel
9 Budget-Friendly Summer Travel and Family Bonding Ideas
Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 9:52am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Still planning to hit the road this summer? It's not too late to get your travel budget in place and to create lasting family memories. Try these great 9 great tips. Read More »

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Summer Without My Kids. Why Doesn't This Feel Right?
Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 10:43am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Moms love to get free time. But what happens when they actually get it? Well, I'm about to find out. Thanks to my post-divorce visitation agreement, I am writing this post on the plane to drop my... Read More »

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Health & Fitness
A Colored Girls Guide to Smart Summer Skincare
Posted Monday, July 25, 2011 - 11:14am by Angela Burgin Logan
Angela Burgin Logan

Getting some color this summer? Something that burns me up is the notion that black people or people of color don’t tan. And I mean that literally. It burnt me up because I had that notion myself for... Read More »

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In The News
The Browning of America Is Closer Than You Think. Are You Ready?
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 7:48pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

The face of America is changing one toddler at a time. Don’t just take my word for it—although I’ve been saying it for quite some time. For the first time, more than half of the children under age 2... Read More »

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Headed to a Family Reunion? 5 Survival Strategies
Posted Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 7:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Summertime means family reunion season is here. Our last big family reunion was in South Carolina several years ago, but I still have fond memories of getting together. And special shout out to my... Read More »

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