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Charmaine Wilkerson’s best-selling book ‘Black Cake’ is a stark reminder of how important sharing family history can be

OPINION: The book, released in 2022, is a story about identity and family, and for me, shed a light on

Panama Jackson / January 8, 2023

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5 kid-friendly activities to do over the holiday break

Most parents and guardians of children out on holiday “break” right now all know one big secret—there is no break

Natasha S. Alford / December 28, 2022

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This holiday season, I learned to not only ask my kids WHAT they wanted for Christmas but WHY?

OPINION: My son taught me a frustrating and expensive lesson on Christmas Day..with a smile on his face.

Panama Jackson / December 28, 2022

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I’ve had to spend a lot of money fixing things this year simply because I don’t know what I don’t know

OPINION: I hope to make sure my kids are more knowledgeable about household and vehicular systems so they can confidently

Panama Jackson / November 13, 2022

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My son offered to give me a knuckle sandwich, and I’m confused because it’s 2022. Why are kids still using the same lingo I used in the 1980s?

OPINION: Apparently, some terms are so good that they cross generations and might live as long as the cockroaches.

Panama Jackson / October 30, 2022

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Parenting is hard. Can I convince my son God exists?

Opinion: I argued with my son about whether God exists. This is how it went.

Touré / October 23, 2022

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I’m on my way out of town and already looking forward to getting back home to my kids

OPINION: It’s amazing how getting older changes—or can change—how you view traveling out of town, even for events you really

Panama Jackson / October 22, 2022