One night my friends and I were talking about things we would do differently with our kids. I mentioned that I would have held waaaaay back on electronics. My friend disagreed with me. “I don’t know. Since I divorced my kids’ dad, giving them a phone was the only way I could talk to them … Read More about Three Alternatives to Smartphones For Families
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Seven Movies About Black Heroes
I strongly believe that our children need real heroes more than superheros. They will never be able to fly, fling webs, have laser eyes, etc., but they CAN change the world with the way that they live. By having courage, tenacity, discipline, and a host of other virtues, the people on this list have forever … Read More about Seven Movies About Black Heroes

Five Amazing Books About U.S. Presidents
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Clean, Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day
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