Parenting

Be More Than Words

In a world of political correctness, many of us are afraid to speak our mind freely because we either don’t want to offend a wounded society or be “cancelled.” I’m not saying it’s okay to be insensitive or to be all truth and no grace with your children and others, because the words we speak …

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Punishment and Encouragement

We all need to have a conversation about how we raise, discipline and communicate with our children. Parents, especially of African descent, have certain ideas about how to discipline children when they do wrong. We’re quick to acknowledge their mistakes and shortcomings, but slow to reward and encourage their positive behavior. Would you ever ask …

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