Spring is Here, Time to Get Allergy Ready!Spring is here and that means the sneezing, coughing, and general malaise of seasonal allergies has returned. Allergies can be a pain, but there are some things you can do to make sure your child’s allergies don’t get out of control this season. Let’s take a look!Seeing the Doctor First and foremost, if your child has never been tested for allergies or if their allergies have changed over time, it may be time for an appointment with the doctor. An allergist can perform tests to determine what kind of allergens may be triggering your child’s symptoms. From there, you can discuss treatment options such as allergen immunotherapy or medications that might help keep...
As a dad, you know firsthand the magnitude of responsibilities and demands on your shoulders. You are often in charge of taking care of others’ physical and emotional needs while juggling your own jobs, families and obligations. Unfortunately, when it comes to caring for yourself and managing your mental health, many dads neglect themselves as they prioritize everyone else. Mental wellbeing is as important to sustaining positive relationships with your loved ones as it is to staying productive at home or work - yet too often we don't take the time out for self-care or even talk about our struggles with anyone. That's why I'm here to talk about the vital importance of creating an adult line specifically dedicated to...
Teaching Your Kids About Black HistoryBlog Introduction: Whether you're a parent, teacher, or grandparent, teaching your kids about black history is an important part of their education. This can be difficult to do if you don't have much background knowledge yourself, but there are plenty of resources available to help. Here's how to get started.Blog Body:Start by Learning YourselfThe best way to teach your kids about black history is to first learn about it yourself. Read books and articles written by authors from the African diaspora and watch documentaries that tell the stories of black people throughout history. Doing this will not only give you a better understanding of the topic, but it will also help spark conversations with your...
Black History Month is a time when we learn about and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans. Here are some ways you can talk to your child about it:-Read books and watch movies together about famous Black Americans, like Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King Jr.-Visit a local museum or take a trip to a historical site related to Black history, like the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.-Attend a community event or parade celebrating Black History Month
You can be more than one thing.Just because you look one way on the outside doesn't mean you are only that on the inside.You can be mixed race and have more than one skin color.You could be mixed nationality too, like half American and half Japanese for example.Some people might think being mixed is a bad thing, but it's actually really cool because it means you're special and unique!Being mixed means that you have the best of both worlds - you get to experience different cultures and learn new things from both sides of your family!Some people might ask if you're "half black" or "half white", but there's no such thing - you're just 100% YOU!Having two different cultures also...
