Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
Jill Scott explains why she refuses to label herself a single mother
Jill Scott shared a glimpse of her personal life with fans when she opened up about raising her son. During an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show,” the famed singer/actress admitted that she prefers not to refer to herself as a “single mother.” “I never really considered myself a single parent because I was blessed…
Read MoreHow Travis Scott is raising his daughter to be a ‘strong’ Black woman
Travis Scott is encouraging his daughter to believe she can do “anything a man can do.” The 29-year-old rapper — who has 2-year-old Stormi Webster with Kylie Jenner — has revealed he’s raising his daughter to be a “strong” young woman. He shared: “I feel like it’s way more important now to protect young Black…
Read MoreGabrielle Union praises stepdaughter Zaya for being her ‘most authentic self’
Gabrielle Union is “inspired” by her stepdaughter Zaya. The Bring It On star praised her 13-year-old stepdaughter — whose father is Gabrielle’s husband, Dwyane Wade — for being her “most authentic self” after being assigned male at birth and coming out as transgender earlier this year. Speaking about Zaya, as well as her 23-month-old biological…
Read MoreCardi B’s divorce papers amended as she demands ‘amicable’ split from Offset
Cardi B reportedly wants her divorce from Offset to be “amicable.” The “WAP” hitmaker filed legal documents to end her three-year marriage to the Migos rapper earlier this week, and it has now been claimed she has asked her legal team to amend her paperwork after they reportedly made it seem like she had issues…
Read MoreAlicia Keys reveals her fears about raising Black sons
Alicia Keys has admitted it is “terrifying” having Black sons in such a hostile world. The “Empire State of Mind” hitmaker — who has Egypt, 9, and Genesis, 6, with husband Swizz Beats — was pregnant with her second son in 2014 at a time of Black Lives Matters protests following the killing of an…
Read MoreFloyd Mayweather’s daughter blasts his parenting skills after mother’s death
Floyd Mayweather may be recognized as one of the greatest boxers ever and the only man to ever reach 50 wins without a single defeat, but it was his own daughter who delivered a verbal sucker-punch that put the pro pugilist on the ropes. As rolling out reported, Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend and mother of their three…
Read MoreGabrielle Union teaching her kids they don’t have to ‘shape-shift’ to fit in
Gabrielle Union doesn’t want her children to have to “shape-shift” to fit in. The 47-year-old actress has 18-month-old daughter Kaavia with husband Dwyane Wade, 38, and is stepmother to Dwayne’s children Zaire, 18, Zaya, 12, and Xavier, 6, from previous relationships and Union says she doesn’t want the kids to feel they have to change…
Read MoreDiscussing race relations with your children
How soon is too soon to discuss race relations with your children? The simple solution: just do it. And as soon as is practical. When you have school-aged children and they are exposed to kids who are not Black, you should start having the conversation. You want your kids to understand the subtleties of racism…
Read MoreNew Jersey educator Carl Brister creates homeschooling guide for parents
As the global pandemic continues, parents have been forced to step into the role of teachers, as schools across the country have closed. This has left parents struggling to help their children with schoolwork. Carl Brister, a New Jersey-based instructional coach and R&B singer, created a guide for parents to make this transition a little…
Read MoreJohn Legend gets real about the difficulties of fatherhood
John Legend finds it difficult to relate to his children’s upbringing. The “All of Me” hitmaker notes his kids — Luna, 3, and Miles, 22 months, who he has with his wife Chrissy Teigen — are growing up in a unique way and he desperately tries to ensure they remain humble. He said: “They’re growing…
Read MoreKevin Hart and wife Eniko share exciting news
Kevin Hart has had more than his share of ups and downs over the last year. But right about now he’s a very happy man as The Ride Along star and his wife Eniko are expecting their second child together and they “couldn’t be more grateful” to be adding another little one to their brood. Taking…
Read MoreBlac Chyna raising issues about Rob Kardashian’s mental health in custody fight
Blac Chyna has claimed Rob Kardashian is “too depressed” to leave the house. The 31-year-old model doesn’t believe her former fiance can care for their 3-year-old daughter Dream properly because of his poor mental health and claimed he had even contemplated suicide. She said in court documents obtained by Us Weekly magazine: “Respondent tells me all of…
Read MoreMatthew Cherry shares journey from NFL player to film director
After playing football for 20 years, first as a child and then professionally in the National Football League, film director Matthew Cherry found himself retired at 25 and humbled going from NFL wide receiver to what he describes as the “lowest person on the entertainment industry totem pole” — a production assistant getting coffee and…
Read MoreAdrian Frank’s designs for the future and fatherhood
Adrian Franks is the celebrated UX creative director at the experience design division of IBM Global Business Services, where big concept thinking and creativity are paramount to his success as design ability to be effective as a professional. Having worked with some of the world’s biggest brands over his 20-year career; including Toyota, Coca-Cola, AT&T,…
Read MoreCardi B shares dreams for her daughter
Cardi B wants her daughter to “dream big.” The 27-year-old rapper has 16-month-old Kulture Kiari with husband Offset and has said she wants to teach her daughter to ignore what people think about her and to follow her dreams no matter what. As part of Vogue’s quick-fire series “73 Questions,” Cardi was asked what is…
Read MoreJay Ellis of ‘Insecure’ is a 1st-time father (photos)
Jay Ellis has become a father for the first time. The “Insecure” actor and his fiance, Nina Senicar, welcomed daughter Nora Grace Ellis into the world last Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, and her birth has given the couple’s lives a “whole new meaning.” The couple both shared the same photo to Instagram, a picture of…
Read MoreJanet Jackson opens up about her trials as a mother
Janet Jackson finds raising her son to be exhausting. The 53-year-old singer has 2-year-old Eissa with ex-husband Wissam Al Mana, and though she loves being a parent, she wishes she had more opportunities to rest. She said: “‘It’s very tiring. You never get enough sleep.” The “Together Again” hitmaker has chosen not to get help…
Read MoreKim Kardashian stands behind Kanye West and his drastic transformation
Kim Kardashian West wants to “honor” the “life change” her husband Kanye West is going through. The 42-year-old rapper has embraced religion in recent years, which has sparked a lifestyle change for his family — including children North, 6, Saint, 3, Chicago, 21 months, and Psalm, 5 months — and although his wife Kim doesn’t always agree…
Read MoreJudge Lauren Lake gives 3 tips on co-parenting once the relationship ends
“Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court” received an Emmy earlier this year for the series’ tear-jerking episodes, known for being both entertaining and inspirational. Using paternity results to repair and restore families is something Lake takes seriously because it allows her to reunite families or provide support for those in peril. Lake gave three tips to anyone…
Read MoreReality Check with Judge Lauren Lake on co-parenting and fatherhood
Judge Lauren Lake from “Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court” visits “Reality Check” to discuss the Emmy Award-winning show’s seventh season. She also touches on parenting tips and some of her most memorable moments from the show.
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