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By Janice Robinson-Celeste Culture • Family • Celebration When Jenifer Lewis walked into Tiana’s Joyful Celebration, she didn’t just tour an exhibit — she brought a little of her own “special spice” to it. On June 5, 2026, the iconic actress, singer, and entertainer, Jenifer Lewis, made her first visit to Tiana’s Joyful Celebration, the first-ever museum exhibit centered on Disney’s beloved…

Culture • Family • Celebration By Janice Robinson-Celeste The legendary “Mother of Black Hollywood” visits the first-ever exhibit built around Princess Tiana When Jenifer Lewis walked into Tiana’s Joyful Celebration, she didn’t just tour an exhibit; she brought a little of her own “special spice” to it. On June 5, 2026, the iconic actress, singer, and entertainer made her first visit to Tiana’s…

The United States of America has very specific laws that assist the Electoral College and the citizens alike throughout an election. One specific aspect that has been clearly outlined over the years is that persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to take part in active politics, but don’t let that stop your teen. This law has since locked out potential candidates from vying for office just…

Creating a peaceful bedtime routine can feel impossible for many families, especially after long workdays, homework struggles, sports practices, and screen time battles. Yet one simple tool can completely change the mood of your evenings and help: a bedtime routine chart. In fact, guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights that these kinds of predictable routines drastically…

by Janice Robinson-Celeste Affiliate Links For many Black parents, bedtime is not just about getting children to sleep. It is about protecting peace in the household, creating emotional security, and finally getting a moment to breathe after a long day of parenting, work, school schedules, activities, homework, cooking, and overstimulation. Across social media and inside group chats, more…

Spectrum & Soul: Raising Neurodivergent Children with Culture, Care, and Clarity By Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, LBA Photo Disclaimer: The individuals pictured are models used for illustrative purposes only and are not the actual individuals referenced in this article. Daisha is a proud first-time parent of African American heritage. From the moment her daughter Lani was born, she sensed…

Parenting is often described as one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it is also one of the most demanding. Between work responsibilities, household tasks, and meeting the emotional needs of children, many parents find themselves putting their own well-being last. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, stress, and a feeling of being constantly drained. What many parents are now realizing…

The Sun Hat for Black Kids With Big Hair That Parents Say Finally Fits The Hookup · Summer Essentials Successful Black Parenting Magazine Author: Janice Robinson-Celeste A Black-owned brand quietly built a fix for the everyday frustration mainstream brands keep missing. This summer, Black parents are paying attention, and the conversation is bigger than a hat. The Signature Mighty Puff Hat ·…

For many families, the senior year of high school is supposed to feel like a celebration. Acceptance letters arrive, financial aid packages follow, and students begin imagining their future on a college campus. But for many Black families, that moment is often filled with confusion, pressure, and difficult financial decisions that can shape a student’s life for decades. I know this experience…

10 Tips for Black Parents to Stretch Every Dollar | Successful Black Parenting Magazine Successful Black Parenting By Janice Robinson-Celeste Cover Story · Money & Family Wealth Financial Survival Guide 2025 The racial wealth gap widened again in 2024. But inside Black homes across America, a quiet financial revolution is happening, and it starts with 10 habits any family can use…

Your Black Child Could Be Falling Through the Cracks Right Now | Successful Black Parenting Health Column — ADHD & Child Advocacy The real story about Black children and attention disorders is not what was said in Congress. It is what has been quietly happening in your child’s school and doctor’s office for decades. What every Black parent must know before, during, and after an ADHD/ADD…

The Most Involved Dads in America? The Data Says It’s Black Fathers. Feature — Fatherhood & Family The Most Involved Dads in America?The Data Says It’s Black Fathers. A landmark CDC report dismantles one of America’s most persistent myths — and celebrates a beautiful, well-documented truth that Black families have always known. By the Editors of Successful Black Parenting  |  Data: CDC National…

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By Joshua Jones Often, discussions concerning the violence in Black communities have been viewed as an aggregation of individual acts, one shooting, one arrest, one tragedy at a time; however, there is a much greater connective picture if one examines the structural issues surrounding current reactions and responses to this violence. The violence is not random; there are patterns and predictive…

How our words shape children’s confidence, creativity, and voice. By Paula Banks In many Black households, language holds weight. Our words teach respect, discipline, and responsibility. Many of us heard phrases meant to guide us and prepare us for a difficult world. “Children are supposed to be seen and not heard.” “Stop talking so much.” “That doesn’t make sense.” “Just do it the right…

By Janice Robinson-Celeste More children are asking questions about race earlier than ever before, often sparked by something they saw at school, online, or in everyday interactions. These questions can come unexpectedly, catching parents off guard and unsure of how much to say or how to say it. For many Black families, these moments are not rare or optional conversations, but necessary ones…