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A Time for Everything
New School Year Success
Supporting Our Teachers
STEM Education
Monitoring Your Teen’s Behavior
Leadership
Employment Tips
Financial Freedom
Kids & Nutrition
Easy Styles for
African American Girls
Dating Checklist
The NEW You
IN THIS ISSUE…
INVOLVED PARENT MAGAZINE
Fall 2015 Vol. 4, No. 1
Education 4 All’s mission is to help teens and adults be their best at home, school,
work, and in the community!
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sessions provide evidence-based strategies which can easily be incorporated into
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4 places are impacted most by human behavior and interaction: home, school,
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strategies to do so.
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“A Time to…” by Dr. Carletta D. Washington
New School Year Success by Lydia Douglas
Support Exceptional Teachers Who Rock! by Dr. Shonta Smith
Facilitating of Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math (STEM) by Billie Mathews, B.A., M.A.
4 Ways to Help Monitor Your Teen’s Behavior
by Abigail Brooks, LPC
Parents—Dynamic Leaders by Curlie McCalla
The Importance of an Educated Employee by Odie Smith
Financial Freedom & Flexibility for Your Household by
Jamila Barnes
Are We Making Our Children Stupid?
by Nathaniel “The Body-Fat Destroyer” Jordan
No Fuss Styles for African American Girls by Tierra Gerdine
The Dating Checklist for Single Mothers by Mary Bell
Eliminate These Excuses to Become the New You!
by Brenycka Smith
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“A Time to…”
As our children settle into the new school year, let us remind them that there is a time and a
season for everything. Keeping this in mind, can prepare our children to effectively address
some of the tough issues they may face throughout their school year. Applying principles found
in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NKJV) is one way to promote appropriate student behavior and Godly
character:
A time to plant and a time to harvest. Students must understand that the time they spend in K-
12 and collegiate settings is their planting season. They are continuously learning new material
and how to apply those new concepts into complex future life situations. Our students need our
support and constant reminder that their time to harvest and reap the benefit of the time and
effort they invested into their learning will be within their reach at the appropriate time.
Motivating our young people to keep performing at their best in school is especially important
for parents of high school and college students. Parents’ level of involvement during these
years significantly impacts their children’s high school and college completion rate.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. Students will need letters of
recommendation from their current teachers/professors for scholarships, internships, jobs, and
academic/community programs. Therefore, establishing and maintaining positive relationships
with school personnel, coaches, and youth program leaders is necessary. It is equally important
for them to demonstrate a high quality work ethic: being present, being on time, actively
participating and taking on leadership roles when possible, having a positive attitude, getting
along with adults as well as their peers, appropriately resolving conflict as it arises, and adhering
to dress code and other policy expectations. Consistently building a professional network
begins early. When your son or daughter needs a professional reference, he or she will certainly
be able to gather those stones when the time is right!
A time to embrace and a time to turn away. Young people do not always associate with those
of similar values and belief systems. While our children may understand that there is a time to
embrace (i.e., accept, like) their peers, they must also know that there may be a time when they
will need to turn away from certain peers, particularly if their peers become verbally,
physically, or emotionally abusive; try to influence them to engage in bullying, cheating,
drinking, smoking, sex, crime, cursing, etc.; and/or begin to demonstrate traits that are not
aligned to their values and belief systems.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak. Unfortunately, our children voice their opinions at
inappropriate times. Learning when to be quiet and when to speak is extremely vital to our
children’s success as adults. Instilling values, belief systems, and confidence can be helpful in
determining when to keep quiet and when to speak. When students are confident in
themselves and their abilities, they are able to monitor their opinions and arguments. Students with high self-confidence are also able to easily determine the most
appropriate strategies for effectively addressing their concerns.
May the aforementioned tips and those presented within the rest of the
Involved Parent Magazine, contribute to you and your children’s success
during this new school year!
This article has been contributed by Dr. Carletta D. Washington.
Founder of Education 4 All; Consultant; Speaker; Author
carletta@education4allinc.com
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New School Year Success Tips
This is a new school year, with new teachers, new friends, and new decisions to be made!
Parents, help your children to understand that before decisions are made, they need to take a few
minutes to realize they are making decisions that will ultimately impact them and their lives.
Here is some helpful advice to share when speaking with your children:
Since this is a new school year for you, just remember old things are passed
away and all things are about to become new in your life; therefore, the
chapter on last school year has been closed. It is time go back to studying, home work, and planning for your future.
Make sure you are taking the courses that will get you on the path that you
want.
You are accountable for the decisions you make for your life.
Whatever you decide to do with your life, remember “all things are possible
to those that love the Lord”.
No matter what you want to do, you can do it. So do it to the best of your
ability, giving it 100% of your time.
Always see into your future as far as you can because you will be preparing
yourself for the path that is for you.
We are standing on the shoulders of great leaders and we should not allow
anything or anyone to get us off track.
Remember that education is the key that will unlock any door.
You will be learning something new each and every day of your life;
therefore, keep an open mind in order to learn from whatever you encounter.
When others see growth in you, you will have more reasons to be more
inspired to go even higher.
Even though you might get bent, you will not become broken because you
are strong enough to do anything that your heart desires.
If you can help someone along the way, you do just that. Be understanding
and compassionate. Do not ever put yourself above others.
This article has been contributed by Lydia Douglas.
www.booksbylydia.com
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“I ROCK!”
Supporting Exceptional Teachers
Who Rock!
Did you know effective teachers ROCK? They are the backbone of the
educational system. They are the reason the system works. Yes, you
heard me correctly—the system works! It works because
effective teachers do what they know best: teach. Now, one
might ask, What do you mean by teach? All teachers teach.
I want to let you in on a little secret, all teachers do not
teach. Just because you have the title teacher, it does not
mean you teach. Effective teachers teach. In a world of
accountability, everyone wants an effective teacher in their
school. Every parent wants their child in that effective
teacher’s classroom. Every community wants their school
to be filled with competent teachers.
What is it that effective teachers do? The answer to the question is quite simple, effective
teachers engage in instructional practices and methodologies that create a framework for
teaching and learning. Effective teachers are competent, caring, reflective practitioners. They
don’t make excuses and they get the job done by any means necessary. Effective teachers
understand the African proverb that it takes a village to rear a child. Using the mantra, One
Team-One Goal-One Band-One Sound, effective teachers march to a different beat. The beat
they march to makes teaching and learning spectacular. They stimulate a student’s imagination,
challenge their views, and encourage them to do great things. They motivate them through
tailored teaching practices to ensure that every pupil feels a sense of achievement and is valued
as part of the class community (Day et. al., 2006).
Need I say more? Effective teachers ROCK! “The Essence of Education” empowers effective
teachers to ROCK. Our children ROCK because effective teachers do what’s in the best
interest of children, they teach. Teaching in its purest form enables everyone to achieve
greatness. Effective teachers all over the world know that they ROCK.
Know that because of effective teachers, our school systems have a fighting chance. Let’s
appreciate all that they do! Our world ROCKS because of them and parents’ support of
effective teachers. Encourage an effective teacher to look in the mirror with a big beautiful smile
and say, “I ROCK!”
This article has been contributed by Dr. Shonta Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Shonta Smith International, LLC
P.O. Box 56646; St. Louis, MO 63156
(314) 454 - 1149 Office; (314) 454 - 3072 Fax
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I ROCK!
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Facilitation of Learning in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM)
As I eagerly anticipated selection of a theme and title for
this issue of Involved Parent Magazine (IPM), I searched
my mind for just the right thing to write about. I have
been fortunate to be involved in many great life
experiences influencing education. One area that comes
to mind is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM). On a number of occasions throughout my 20
plus year career in education, I have collaborated with
colleagues to integrate learning in the area of science,
technology, engineering, and math into the curriculum.
My recent experiences as teacher of the Gifted have
presented me with the opportunity to come onboard
with another STEM elementary school to promote
STEM education.
The Age of Sputnik
Dating back to the 1957 launch of Russian satellite
Sputnik, the race to rising to the top in technology and
engineering in America became priority. Education
reform has served as a venue for the presentation of this
movement. America has put men on the Moon, sent
robots to Mars and other faraway places, traveled and
researched regions near and far, and strengthened what
we know about those areas (Woodruff, K., 2013). This
theme has waxed and waned over the years, yet it keeps
resurfacing. I feel that I am in a great place to facilitate
learning in STEM, and I am excited about being
involved as an educator in the 21st Century. This
excitement extends to students who are being
immersed in real world learning experiences that
inspire them.
STEM Education
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STEM Rocket Challenge and the SeaPerch Challenge
My recent experiences in facilitating STEM learning include the STEM Rocket Challenge
(NASA, 2014) and the SeaPerch Challenge (SeaPerch, n.d.). While creating rocket designs and
constructing a variety of rockets, students conducted research and demonstrated their
reasoning skills in the classroom and in the field. Developing remotely operated vehicles
(ROVs), specifically underwater, students worked collaboratively to build ROVs and participate
competitively across age and ability groups.
I reflect on an end-of the-school-year collaboration with STEM educators. We celebrated our
collegiality and spoke about the geographic and demographic similarities and differences among
and between our students. A common thread that ran throughout, is the excitement for learning
and opportunity for student success. I encourage all those who have an opportunity to
participate in STEM education to become involved. You do not have to be a scientist,
technologist, engineer, or mathematician to be an important part of the process!
References
NASA (2014). NASA Evolves Student Rocketry Challenge, Enhances Ties to Space Launch
System. Accessed from https://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/february/nasa-evolves-student-
rocketry-challenge-enhances-ties-to-space-launch-system/#.VY296OuLR94
SeaPerch (n.d.). Accessed from http://www.seaperch.org/index
Woodruff, K. (2013). A History of STEM – Reigniting the challenge with NGSS and CCSS.
Accessed from http://www.us-satellite.net/STEMblog/?p=31
This article has been contributed by Billie Mathews B.A., M.A.
Professional Development
Curriculum Development
billiegmathews@gmail.com
505-617-0543
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4 Ways to Monitor Your Teen’s Behavior
Pre-teen and teenage years are tough times for
parents. During this stage, youth are more
influenced by their peers and society. Their
friendships are more important to them than their
relationship with their parents and family. Youth
are peer pressured to experiment with many
things to keep up with societal influences: drugs,
alcohol, sex, cigarettes, body image etc.
For many parents during this stage, it is easy to
feel that you’ve lost control and take a hands-off
approach. Though it is understandable why many parents feel this way, this is the time when
your child actually needs you the most!
Teens will need the consistency and guidance of their parents to work with them during these
difficult times in their lives. Here are four ways to increase monitoring and supervision in your
teen’s life:
1.
Be a good role model.
Whatever peer pressure your teen is facing, attempt not to practice the behavior in front of them
(i.e. using drugs or alcohol).
2.
Be positive with your teen.
Whatever progress your teen has made, praise the appropriate behavior. Decrease blaming and
put downs. For instance, if your teen hangs with friends who smoke cigarettes, but does not
smoke him/herself—celebrate this small victory, and more success may soon follow.
3.
Monitor your teen’s behavior and whereabouts.
Know what he/she is doing and with whom she/he is with. This point is really important!
Parents, it is imperative that you ask your teen questions that will help monitor and supervise
his/her whereabouts. When asking questions, always try to include: where, who, how, what,
where, and when to get the most detailed answers that you need.
4.
Get involved in your teen’s life outside of home.
Encourage and promote positive social and recreational activities. Explore the hobbies and
interests of your teen and encourage him/her to be involved in positive recreational and social
activities. This will help encourage him/her to increase positive peer socialization and help keep
him/her active.
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Ask your teen questions such as…
Where are you going?
Who are you going with?
How are you getting there?
What are the plans when you get there?
When will you be returning home?
(Curfew expectations should already be set.)
Once you get the answers that you’re looking for, follow up with their
friends’ parents to maintain supervision and communication amongst other
adults. If you do not know your teen’s friends’ parents—this is a great
time to do that RIGHT NOW!
Parents, use the 4 tips as a guide to help improve and/or maintain your
relationship with your teenage youth! Adjust to meet your family’s needs. Once you stay
consistent with these guidelines—your work will become less stressful!
Reference
Adolescence Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA) www.chestnut.org This article has been contributed by Abigail Brooks, LPC, Life Coach
Founder of Wifey Bootcamp
Family Therapist, Adolescence Drug and Alcohol Counselor
www.wifeybootcamp.com
"Helping single women pursue a God-honoring relationship through biblical
principles"
Ask me how to receive your FREE coaching session.
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Parents—Dynamic Leaders
Are leaders born or made?
Let’s face it, if not for great leaders, the
world as we know it would be in chaos. We
must admit, not everyone possesses the
ability to be a great leader who influences
and makes a positive impact. A great leader
has a vision and creates buy-in to that
vision. As the Proverb says, “Where there is
no vision, the people perish” ~ Proverbs
29:18. Leaders are both born and made.
While some people are born with the innate
characteristics of great leaders, people who
fall in the middle of the bell curve of great
leaders and poor leaders can become great
leaders as well. Let’s explore a few traits of
great leaders.
To become a great leader, the first and
most important step is to inspire trust
with those whom we lead. This is called
building a relationship; it requires
understanding and clarifying the goals and
objectives of the leader’s vision. People are
inclined to follow those they feel connected
with through shared values. Steven Covey
states, “…to build trust this must be
demonstrated in a leader’s character and
their competence.”
Character is the leader’s integrity, motive,
and intention. Competence is the leader’s
capabilities, skills, results, and track record.
These two dimensions are vital to the
success of the leader and the realization of
the vision. The best leaders know that trust
with others impacts us constantly; it affects
the quality of every relationship, every
communication, and every effort where we
are engaged.
Another trait of a great leader is to focus on the people and be instrumental in their development.
Many get confused in managing versus leading others. Here are a few differences in the two:
Managers Vs. Leaders
Managers plan, organize, and coordinate.
Leaders inspire and motivate.
Managers maintain things and processes.
Leaders develop people.
Managers focus on systems and structures.
Leaders focus on people and help them to grow.
Managers rely on controls.
Leaders inspire trust allowing their people to take
initiative and develop their own leadership.
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As you can see, leading and managing are
not the same; however, both are linked and
are complementary. The best leaders know
the difference and hone and harness their
skills to accomplish the mission.
So are leaders born or made? Well, great
leaders are both. All this can be learned.
They build trust and lead people versus
manage them. They create a culture around
their goal and involve others in that culture.
Leaders have an extraordinary amount of
curiosity about the world they're trying to
change. They use charisma in a variety of
forms to attract and motivate followers.
They communicate their vision of the future
and commit to the vision and make
decisions based on that commitment. They
become self-aware and make necessary
changes to grow themselves and others. The
best leaders lead by cultivating new leaders.
Parents—let us be leaders by example to
our children and inspire leadership
within them!
This article has been contributed by Curlie McCalla.
Intrapreneur Development Expert
curliemccalla@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/empowerandsoar/
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The Importance of an Educated Employee
As a Job Placement Adviser and
Employment Assistant, the importance
of education is quite significant for
future development. There are a number
of positive aspects of being an educated
employee, such as, many more chances
of landing a good paying job, advanced
knowledge to the latest technology, and
being insightful to the changes taking
place within the world.
Whether you have a high school diploma
or a college degree, the experiences
collected can guide and prepare you for
the working environment. I embrace
both of my children and emphasize to
them the importance of higher education,
while priming them for the many
opportunities ahead and the challenges
of adulthood and employment. By
inspiring children early in life with the
high importance of learning in school,
each child will carry an effective
impression through employment and
throughout life.
Within many organizations, a great deal
of leaders, managers, and principle
decision makers are well educated. This
does not mean that a person has to have
a good education to be that type of
leader, but an education can truly help
attain employment goals and the on-
the-job achievements that one desires.
There is indeed a tremendous value with
receiving a good education. Not only can
an educated worker successfully excel in
the workplace, but also the employer
might take notice and appoint the
employee a leading position to help meet
the company’s goals, forecasts, and
expectations. The more knowledge and
education an employee has, the better
the chances, offers, and future
opportunities.
Parents:
If the desire is there to enhance your
employable skills or if you have the
interest to learn a new skill by
continuing your education, then it is
beneficial to consider enrolling in
school. For those who feel that they do
not have enough hours in the day to
go to class, consider the impact that
your future will benefit from your
education (and how your children will
support your decision). Maybe the most
important aspect of your decision
would be the example you set before
your children and how it may present
motivation for each of them to
continue their education!
We live in an ever-changing world with
new technology appearing each month
and if we want to keep moving
forward—we must keep up with the
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world, which is moving fast. Without
education, it is difficult to adapt to all
these changes. Many employers consider
an educated person to be a great
candidate for employment, leadership,
and management roles. Many of us have
heard the statements, “College is not for
me!” or “Why is it so important for
me to continue my education?” My
response to these remarks is, “A higher
education can generate a higher
income.”
Students:
Education helps to make them wiser so
that they can make their own decisions,
realize all their dreams, and increase
their potential for becoming extremely
successful. The more educated they are,
the better career options they have! If
students want to lead a happy life and
enjoy the things the world has to offer—
education is key. Education also helps
them to…
Display equality
Acquire opportunities
Be mentally conditioned
Improve self-dependency
Serve many communities
Turn dreams into reality
Keep up with our world
Develop a stable life
Provide confidence
Create an identity
Be Professional
Education also gives the confidence needed to express your views and opinions.
Reference
Smith, O. C. (2010). Mr. and Mrs. Smith's Employment Survival Guide. Indianapolis, IN. AuthorHouse.
This article has been contributed by Odie Smith.
Nu Beginnings Employment Organizers
50 Black Jack Court; Florissant, MO 63033
M-F 9:00 AM-6:00 PM & Sat 9:00 AM-1:00 PM nubeginningsgroup@gmail.com; www.mynubeginnings.com
Phone: (314) 355-JOBS (5627)
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Financial Freedom & Flexibility for Your Household
As a parent and taking care of a household, it is important to practice healthy financial management. Saving and
planning for your financial future can result in: financial flexibility for the present, give you the opportunity to
do things you have always desired, and give you the security you need for a rainy day because things do come
up. Here are some saving tips that can benefit you and your family:
Practice having at least 1-3 months of monthly expenses in your savings
account for unexpected events, children’s necessities and expenses,
leisure, etc.
Have at least 1 or 2 credit cards with a minimal balance you can manage and
always pay more than the statement amount due (great way to build
credit).
Pay all loans on time (another way to build credit especially with a
mortgage or car note).
Have at least 1 investment account (even contributing $20 or $50 a month can help for the future).
Take your monthly income after tax, which is your annual salary, divided by 12 and allocate at least
20% of your remaining income to your savings account after your bills are paid. Put a dollar
amount on how much you will spend weekly on food, gas, entertainment, etc. to help create a budget.
Try to minimize shopping and leisure activities to a pay period or once a month.
PLAN AHEAD. If you know there are annual expenses or major purchases coming up such as
fees for your children’s activities or something for the house, start saving for it in the beginning of
the year. Even putting away $100 a month helps.
Try to limit debt; save to pay off smaller amounts that are only accruing interest which is really free
money given to your creditor.
Even if you aren’t able to pay off larger expenses such as a car note or mortgage, attempt to pay
more than the required amount when able; it can only help.
Did you know that if a person buys breakfast and lunch everyday at an average of $8.00 that is
$480.00 a month? WOW, more than a car note in some instances! Packing a lunch and eating
breakfast at home, can truly help cut down spending as well.
The tips listed above can serve as a great foundation for more financial freedom and flexibility for your
household!
~This article has been contributed by Jamila Barnes.
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Are We Making Our Children Stupid?
Yes, sad but true—the title of this article is full of truth. American parents are unknowingly
dumbing down an entire generation of students via the most deadly weapon of mass
destruction this world has EVER seen: The Standard American Diet (which could be
referred to as S.A.D.).
American children are consuming over 200 calories a day from SODA and 14% of all
calories come from fast foods. Soda and fast foods are some of the most poisonous substances
for the human brain. Like any part of the human body, the human brain requires nutrients to
function properly. The brain is powered by Omega 3 fats, DHA/EPA (Docosahexaenoic acid,
eicosapentaenoic acid) and the glucose (sugar) from broken down COMPLEX carbohydrates.
Refined sugar from SIMPLE carbohydrates such as soda, candy, white bread, and other white
flour and sugar-based foods, destroy proper brain function, and are believed to be behind the
cause of the ADHD epidemic we see in school-aged children today. It also limits proper
learning, primarily through the extreme fluctuations in blood sugar levels, causing brain crashes
during the course of the school day.
As if soda is not bad enough—American children consume loads of processed foods which
contain boat loads of salt, additional sugar, oils, and numerous toxic man-made chemicals!
These foods provide an enormous amount of Omega 6 oils, causing a disproportionate ratio of
Omega 6 to Omega 3 levels in the blood. This is dangerous to brain health! Too much Omega 6
and too little Omega 3 can further wreak havoc on proper brain function, and depending on your
child’s genetics—open him/her up to any of the numerous mental health disorders including
depression and ADHD. These mental illnesses were unassociated with children 100 years ago.
Today, teachers are being heavily burdened with the task of trying to manage a class full of
depressed, angry, hyper and attention deficit children, who are not mentally prepared to sit in a
classroom and be taught.
Of course, the drug industry profits from this chaos by swooping in to promote psych drugs for
millions of children which causes potentially harmful side effects. Sadly, many suicides are
committed EVERY MONTH as a result of the side-effects of various psych drugs. Parents
who feed their children junk food decrease proper brain function and cause problems in their
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This article has been contributed by Nathaniel “The Body-Fat Destroyer” Jordan.
NFPT – Certified Personal Trainer
Joreannstjaniel54@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/nathaniel.jordan.7545
314-443-8441
children’s behavior and/or learning ability. A puppet to the drug industry is the psychiatrist or
other doctor of some sorts who labels a child and convinces his/her parents to place him/her on
drugs does NOTHING, except to worsen the condition.
Good News:
Hundreds and hundreds of scientific studies
have definitely—without a shadow of a
doubt—proven that regular vigorous
exercise, regular exposure to the sun (aka:
put down the video game and go PLAY
OUSTSIDE), and an all-natural plant based
diet ELIMINATES ADHD, depression,
hyperactivity, learning disorders, and
other mental illnesses.
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” - Hosea 4:6
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No Fuss Hair Styles for African American Girls
Hey Parents, let’s talk about hair! Hair care is so vital for African-American girls. It is important
for us to make sure that their hair is healthy, and well-kept because this helps to build self-
esteem.
For some, caring for African-American girls’ hair may come natural; for others, it may not, and
that’s okay. No matter which category you may fall into, I want to share with you 5 simple hair
care tips, and a few styles to help you with your daughters’ haircare journey. The following are
tips that every parent should implement on their daughters’ hair:
Tip #1
Moisturize your daughter’s hair every day. There are many great moisturizers that will work for most everyone’s budget.
Tip #2
Try to stay away from products that contain mineral oil and petroleum. They can create a barrier on the outside of the hair that will not allow water to
penetrate the hair, leaving the hair dry and brittle.
Tip #3
Avoid using synthetic oils (cheap oils). Natural oils penetrate the hair shaft and allow water to get through when a
moisturizer is applied.
Tip #4
Limit how often your daughters wear wool clothing.
Wool clothing can pull at and break their hair.
Tip #5
This tip can actually apply to both your daughters and sons.
Be sure that you are providing healthy meals for your children each day, and
that they are drinking plenty of water.
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Following these simple tips, can help to promote healthy
hair for not just our African American daughters, but also
African American moms as well! As you incorporate these
tips into your daily routine, also consider some of the
following hairstyles (pictured on right). They are all
examples of how simple it can be to style your daughter’s
hair with little manipulation. Low maintenance is key.
Try to find styles that your daughter is able to wear for 3-5
days. We want to protect our African-American
daughter’s hair by giving it time and room to grow without over styling or touching their hair. For further
help with how to properly maintain your daughter’s hair,
or for hairstyle tutorials, visit www.youtube.com, and
search for kids’ hair tutorials, products for natural
kids, etc.
~This article has been contributed by Tierra Gerdine.
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The Dating Checklist for Single Mothers
Single moms face many obstacles when
dating, finding a job, hanging out with
friends, types of movies they can watch
around the kids, and the list goes on. One of
the hardest things single moms face when
getting back to the dating scene, besides
needing a baby sitter, is who they can date.
A lot of moms start dating with a list of
what they are looking for in a guy, but
they list situations rather than standards. The list may look something like this: a guy
with no kids of his own, has a job, has a car,
knows how to dress, can afford to take me
out, etc.
I agree that moms should want a man with
his own car so they don’t have to worry
about getting around, but that is something
that can be worked on. Wanting a guy with
no child of his own is pretty selfish
considering you are coming into the
relationship with your own. Besides, you
may find yourself with a guy that instead,
acts like a child with no responsibilities, and
now you have two children to look after.
Having a man with a job is very important,
especially when you are coming together
with your individual expenses. Getting into
a relationship with someone who doesn’t
have a source of income and will be
dependent on you, can lead to unnecessary
pressure and stress for yourself. However,
with all of these in place—you are missing
a huge piece of the puzzle: a man with
self-confidence. Not an arrogant man, but a
confident man. A man should be confident
in his financial decisions, love, business, and
success, both present and future. A man
without confidence can be immature,
insecure, and unfaithful.
When a single mom changes her list to reflect standards, rather than situations,
her list may look something like this,
A man who:
is secure with himself
respects women and will show me respect, has goals and aspires to create a
positive and happy future for our family
allows me to be me
is my partner in everything we do like buying a house, raising the kids,
planning our family vacations.
A man aspiring to be more, do more, and create a positive environment will
acquire a car, have a good source of income, treat you out to lavish dinners, buy
stylish clothing, and if he has children of his own—his children will be your
children. Which one of these are you aspiring to attain, the man who meets the
requirements on your situation list or your standards list? Ladies, switch the
way you think to get more in your life and do not settle—go for great!
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From personal experience, I had dated both:
I had the guy that fulfilled the requirements on my situation list. He had his own car, a good
job, no kids, dressed well, and yes, he could afford to take me out often. However, everything
else was missing. Additionally, he was arrogant, negative, and so insecure that he lied about
everything.
vs.
When my husband and I started dating, he had a beat-up car, a job he wanted to leave, a child
of his own, and we couldn’t go on many lavish dates. Yet, he was confident in himself. He
knew that the current situation was short-term so he had goals for a better and brighter future for
us and our children; he respected me and my dreams and business; I could be my crazy-self
around him; and most of all—he was my partner in everything—from planning vacations to how
we decided to raise our kids! It really feels good to know the person you are investing in has
your best interest at heart, too, and shows his appreciation for you EVERY day.
Ladies, single mothers, raise your standards.
Desire more from a partner rather than just a current situation.
Having standards will allow you to set boundaries; a person with boundaries
will gain respect.
Respect yourselves FIRST and anyone you bring into your life will have no
choice, except to do the same!
This article has been contributed by Mary Bell.
Personal Empowerment Coach
www.movewithmarybell.com
813-445-1148
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Eliminate These EXCUSES to Become the New YOU!
“I don’t have time.” We say this all the time. The truth is, we all have time to work out. It might, however, take some
adjustments to your schedule. Consider waking up an extra 30 minutes before work or even
using 30 minutes of your lunch if you have an hour lunch. Like the saying goes, “…make time
for what you want”. Even if you have small children, consider taking your kids with you—
especially if you are walking/running/jogging around the neighborhood. Some gyms even
have daycares for children.
“I just can’t lose weight; it takes too long.” When starting a new regimen, remember that it didn’t take a night to gain 10 pounds. You have
to make a lifestyle change. You can work out 4 times a week for 45 minutes and not lose any
weight. In order to make a change, you have to live by that change. You have to cut back, and
even eliminate fast food; eat more food that you find around the “perimeter” of the grocery
store. All of the healthy foods will not be in the frozen or center sections (shelves) of the store.
Keep in mind that in order to become fit, you must make a lifestyle change. Although you can
pick up a habit in one day, it takes 21-30 days to break that habit. Yes, it takes time to see
results; however, the results—once achieved—are here to stay. Remain positive and keep
moving forward!
“I will work out tomorrow.” Take advantage of today. Tomorrow will come and go and there will always be another
tomorrow. While you keep saying tomorrow is the day—you are not evolving to becoming the
new you. One of the most important aspects of fitness is having accountability. Although we
all have some type of self-pity, having someone keeping us on track is a plus. The person who
holds you accountable of your fitness goal must be the person who can say: “NO”, “you better
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get up now” and/or “you can do it, I will even go with you”. Get motivated and never be
afraid of failing. If you don’t lose your 10 pounds in the time frame you would like, don’t give
up—keep pushing. The outcome will outweigh the sweat and tears you put in. Hard work does
pay off!
How can you begin your journey to becoming fit?
Set aside at least 45 minutes, 3-4 times a week. If you decide to break up the 45 minutes,
make sure you are giving it your all.
Tell friends and family about your fitness goals so they can help you stay on track.
Take before pictures. Although you might feel the same down the road, the pictures will
help you to see the change.
Your diet is just as important as your work out. Eat more foods that are not processed.
Sugar is your enemy; stay away!
If you become sore, make sure you take it slowly with your next work out so you can get
some fresh blood to the over-lactic muscles.
Lastly, baby steps are better than no step!
Read next quarter’s article on how to create your personalized work out.
~This article has been contributed by Brenycka Smith
Personal Trainer/BS Exercise Science
Bls37340@ucmo.edu
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