Year: 2024
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PSAT: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare and Manage Test Day Anxiety (+ Free Practice Resources)
The PSAT can feel like a big milestone, not just for students but also for parents. As your child prepares for the test, you may be wondering how to best support them without adding to their stress. The truth is, your involvement can make a significant difference in both their preparation and their mindset on […]
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Celebrating Black Girl Day Off: A Day Just for You!
Your Guide to Celebrating You To be truthful, I don’t really need a reason to celebrate Black Girl Magic. But when I found out that October 11 is Black Girl Day Off, a day that emphasizes the importance of mental health in black women, I had to share. If you’re like me, and just finding out […]
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Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare for a Hurricane
As hurricane season runs from June to November, it’s essential to prepare adequately to ensure family safety. Key steps include obtaining proper insurance, storing important documents, inspecting trees, and gathering essentials like water, food, flashlights, a grill, rain boots, and games. Create and communicate an evacuation plan, especially if in a risky zone, and explain the situation calmly to children. Always heed evacuation orders and stay prepared for varying storm impacts.
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Coping with Grief: A Heartfelt Letter to My Grandma
Coping with grief is hard. To help keep the family memories alive and give a fitting tribute to grandma on the memorial of her death, I decided it was only right to write a letter to my guardian angel. Dear Grandma, I’m sitting here still trying to make sense of this. It’s been a year […]
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Birthday Behavior – 2024
Forever grateful for the experiences both good times and bad. Only a few near-death instances, that aint too bad. Reminiscing about how I used to be. Thankful for what some may call delivery. Youthful at heart there’s therapy in child’s play. Seen hard times and better days. Each one of you has gotten me to […]
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Women of the NFL SET an Example Conference 2024
Women of the NFL Expanding the Vision – Chicago Day 1: Friday, June 28 The Women of the NFL SET an Example conference kicked off with an electrifying start at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown‘s Penthouse on the 39th floor. Significant others of former and current NFL players came dressed to impress and ready to […]
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8 Travel must-haves when traveling abroad
The first things I grabbed when packing to travel to India I recently made the journey to Hyderabad, India for a wedding. More deets on the wedding later but first can we talk about the 8 travel must-haves no one talks about when traveling abroad? Let’s unpack this…or pack in this case: There are stories […]
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Curls and Convo: Embracing the Beauty of Black Hair
One of the key discussions at the Curls and Convo event centered around the Crown Act, a legislative movement aimed at ending discrimination based on hairstyle and texture, particularly targeting the prejudices faced by African-Americans in schools and workplaces. It was disheartening to learn that the Crown Act has passed in several states, but not […]
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Support the CROWN Act in Florida
Black women and girls should have the freedom to wear their natural hair free from criticism and judgment, especially in school and in the workplace. The Crown Act will do just that. Sign the petition Today.
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