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 june
features
Letter From The Editor Summer is upon us and the more I think about it the more I realize that time really does fly. It is with this realization that I write this month about the importance of doing the best that we can during our lives with the time that we are given. More
Motherhood Voices by Penny Powell :: T his month our feature article is an in-depth interview with Cecelie S. Berry, editor of the new anthology, Rise Up Singing:Black Women Writers On Motherhood. Read about how the Million Mom March influenced Berry to edit a book on black motherhood, her thoughts on motherhood and what she learned during the process. More
Winning Essay From The Warm Spirit Essay Contest :: We received remarkable responses from readers about how their mother has a warm spirit. Love and warmth goes out to all of the wonderful moms who have so favorably impacted the lives of their children. Read our winner's essay plus some essays that we believe deserve an honorable mention. More
Healing Your Sexuality by Angelique Shofar :: The sexual myths that have been passed down from generation to generation have played a leading role in the rise of internal pain, suffering, health challenges, conflict between the genders, hostility and the suppression and fragmentation of our real power. More
Split Ends :: Tired of split ends, but don't know what to do? Split ends (or trichoptilosis--which means the splitting of hair fiber) occur when the protective portion of the hair (called the cuticle) becomes damaged. Although split ends may occur anywhere on the hair shaft, they mostly appear on the  ends of the hair. More
Make Your Child A Millionaire by Yuwanda Black :: As a parent, you already have incredible responsibilities. So, I'm going to make securing your child's financial future easy.
A 2002 study by the Conference Board reports that 49% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. I've developed a theory as to why. More
Ten Tips For Turning Children Into Lifelo ng Learners by Kate Lindemann, PhD :: Children who love to read develop strong vocabularies and creative imaginations. They also do better in school and they have a lifelong source of pleasure. Parents, grandparents, older friends and neighbors can help children to become lifelong readers.
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2004 Archives :: Take a look at what moms across the country are raving about...all 2004 Mommy Too! issues. More
columns
Savvy Sistah Living In The Suburbs by Avril Walker Shelton :: Wouldn't it be lovely to live in the setting of a beautiful home decor catalog? Have you ever found yourself casually flipping through the pages, admiring the way the scenes are put together? As I turn the pages, I can feel the rug under my feet. I see pictures of my children in the frames. I smell the fresh, salty air and feel the warm, delicate breeze on my face as I sit in my outdoor room and my girls (immaculately dressed I might add) run and play on the endless lawn outstretching to the sea. I smile as I sip my lemonade, freshly squeezed, with a hint of mint. Oh what a fabulous life! More
Learning Without Walls by Maisha Khalfani :: So you’ve decided to homeschool? Great! And after the elation and excitement wears off, panic sets in. You wonder if you are as good as your child’s teacher -- or any teacher for that matter. Should you run out and buy textbooks? Should you do nothing and let your child play? Do you make a curriculum yourself? More
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