2020 has been a rough year with COVID-19, racial unrest, and unemployment at an all-time high. It feels like we're in a recession. If you're looking for a job or just want to work from home, listen to this broadcast for legitimate work-at-home jobs on a website created by a mom. Whitney Bonds was pregnant with her second child and missing out on so much family time. She looked for ways she could replace her income legitimately online and couldn't find a place without all the scams. She created a...
Jun 13, 2020•20 min
We're updating you on what we know about COVID-19 and how to keep your kids healthy. https://www.SuccessfulBlackParenting.com -- YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! We answer all of your questions about the coronavirus, rumors, myths, and what to do to keep your child healthy, and what to do if they get it. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagra...
Apr 11, 2020•52 min
https://www.SuccessfulBlackParenting.com -- Pediatrician, Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah tells Backtalk's host Janice Robinson why the Coronavirus can be harmful to many with asthma or weak immune systems, especially in the Black community. And for the flu season, don't forget to pick up a copy of our toddler board book to help your child learn to blow his/her nose. It's called, " Miles' Stuffy Nose " by Janice Robinson-Celeste and it is available for pre-order on our website . 1. Find out why it's curr...
Feb 01, 2020•46 min
It's not talked about enough but there are times when a mom might lose her pregnancy, whether in utero or a stillbirth. Research has shown that African American women experience all types of pregnancy loss more often than white women. This includes miscarriage as well as stillbirth, preterm birth , and infant death. The reasons why have baffled scientists for decades. When a mother loses her baby, everyone around her grieves but often doesn't know what to say creating a space where the mother ca...
Nov 25, 2019•31 min
BACKTALK: Your Total Reproductive Options Fertility in black women is rarely discussed or acknowledged as a problem. Studies have shown that when it came to infertility and IVF treatments, black married women had a harder time. Even celebrities like Beyonce, Tyra Banks, and more have struggled with conception. I welcome back our special guest, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan, who is talking about everything you need to know to get pregnant. Her new book, "The Fertility Manual: Reproductive Options for You...
Nov 25, 2019•26 min
BACKTALK: You Can Totally Teach Your Toddler To Read Our special guest mom, Andrea Stephenson, taught her toddler son to read early. Give your toddler an advantage over other students when starting school. Did you know that it is imperative that your child knows how to read well BEFORE THIRD GRADE? You have to start early. Don't underestimate what a toddler can learn when you break it down to their level. My toddler is currently learning the planets in the solar system and she is super excited a...
Nov 25, 2019•45 min
BACKTALK: A Better Alternative Than Thanksgiving Learn how to integrate racial socialization with racial history, Black culture, and racial pride during family and communal gatherings as an alternative to Thanksgiving, which celebrates a genocide of indigenous Black and brown people. BACKtalk's host Janice Robinson-Celeste interviewed Dr. Farzana Saleem, Ph.D. to help you feel better about giving thanks with family but without celebrating pilgrims and the mass genocide of Black and Brown bodies....
Nov 03, 2019•28 min
BACKTALK: Making Millionaires You want to give your child a headstart on making bank, give your child a millionaire's mindset from birth and remind them that anything is possible. Teaching financial responsibility and literacy is just a start. Nurturing your child as an entrepreneur and learning about the stock market and investing help but knowing how others did it, is even better. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website i...
Nov 03, 2019•48 min
BACKTALK: How To Prep For The SAT & Earn College Scholarships Learn how to maximize your child's potential to ace their SAT score to attain scholarships that you won't even know about unless their score is higher than the average. The SATs have changed and you need to know how to prepare your child for these changes so they can succeed. BACKtalk's host, Janice Robinson-Celeste interviewed Akbar Rahel, the admissions director for Prep Expert to find out about tips and hacks for the SATs. Don'...
Nov 03, 2019•6 min
BACKTALK: Does Your Child Suffer From Eczema - Listen To This! It's National Eczema Awareness Month and Janice interviewed the Dixon Family whose son Isaiah, has chronic atopic dermatitis, another name for eczema. Isaiah and his family were part of a new video series that highlights the challenges of severe eczema and offers advice for teen sufferers, called The Understand AD Squad , which tackles the everyday physical and emotional challenges faced by teens living with atopic dermatitis (AD) an...
Oct 21, 2019•5 min
BACKTALK: FUN S.T.E.M. Activities for Young Children https://successfulblackparenting.com/3-ways-to-get-your-family-to-meaningfully-participate-in-stem-education -- Okay, y'all S.T.E.M. can be fun but it can also be 'LIT' watch this broadcast about helping your child be as smart as possible by incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.). You can read the article by GA Sealy at the link above. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( Success...
Oct 20, 2019•22 min
We now know that Black children learn best with Black teachers but retaining Black teachers in schools has proven to be difficult for school districts nationally. Black teachers understand the culture and the circumstances that our children are coming from, they are role models for our children, they understand the culture, and are natural storytellers. Listen and learn how to best equip yourself and your child when in an environment with mostly white teachers. Don't forget to follow us on Twitt...
Oct 19, 2019•29 min
Millennial moms are a different generation from the generations before them. Millennial moms are: Not worried about screen time; Connected to technology; Are more city dwellers than suburbanites; Working for happiness and not money; More health-obsessed; Waited to have kids and more. If you're a millennial mom, listen in and see why you're super great! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com ...
Oct 19, 2019•9 min
Are you taking good care of yourself? Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex was just recorded saying that "no one asks about how she's doing?" Well, we're asking if our strong moms are okay? We're all about parents taking care of themselves and this episode will tell you why you sometimes need to put yourself first in order to be the best mom you can possibly be. Take care of yourself too! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our web...
Oct 19, 2019•45 min
Janice spoke with Dr. Catherine Jackson who is America's #1 leading brain psychologist who has been featured in CNN, The Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, Martha Stewart, Black Press USA, Bustle, and many other media sources. We are going to help you make sure your child's brain is as BRILLIANT as it can be! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Inst...
Oct 06, 2019•24 min
Can you think of the first time that you had a Black male teacher in school? The amount of Black male teachers nationwide is just 2% of all teachers. I'm speaking with Dr. Kimberly Underwood, the research chairperson at the University of Phoenix about the lack of Black male teachers in K-12 grade nationally to find out why and what we as parents can do about it. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackPare...
Sep 29, 2019•28 min
I'm talking with Dr. April Lisbon. She is an autism coach, a 19-year veteran school psychologist, and who is a mom raising a child that is autistic and dyslexic. We are discussing special needs children, diagnosis and family support . If you know of someone who needs to hear this podcast, please share it with them right now! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twi...
Sep 29, 2019•28 min
If you are looking to grow and be empowered listen to this podcast. It's all about self-care and becoming the best mom and woman you can be WITHOUT burnout! I interviewed, Muffy Mendoza, the author of the book "The Brown Mama Mindset," about moms like YOU achieving personal growth, self-care, and peace of mind! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Insta...
Sep 21, 2019•48 min
Dr. Noorhasan is a successful fertility physician who has helped thousands of women achieve pregnancy and parenthood. I asked the questions that you want to hear. If you have ever struggled with conception or know of someone who has, send them this link. Dr. Noorhasan has a new book that is available on Amazon.com, titled " Miracle Baby ." I will have her back on the show in November when her newest book will launch titled the " Fertility Manual ." Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackPar...
Sep 21, 2019•27 min
You Don't Want To Miss This Episode! I'm chatting with Norman Alston, math genius helping Black kids excel in numbers. He has been seen on TedX. Norman has an innovative approach to teaching mathematics and learning numbers. He is constantly DEVELOPING new community-based INITIATIVES and SERVICES to SUPPORT higher mathematic achievement in Black children. He dreams of seeing a nationwide mathematics RENAISSANCE where students simply learn to LOVE numbers. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( B...
Sep 14, 2019•38 min
Dr. Carl James co-wrote a series of guidelines that are designed to support parents' and guardians' involvement in the education of Black children. These guidelines are a road map for parents from junior kindergarten all the way to graduation to their first year of college. Ask him questions live on-air about your child's school. You can find The Engaged Parent: Navigating the School System for Black Student Success by grade level at this link - https://edu.yorku.ca/research/jean-augustine-chair...
Sep 14, 2019•30 min
Listen to our interview with, as seen on The View and on the ABC network, journalist Linsey Davis is also a children's book author on her second book titled, "One Big Heart: A celebration of being more alike than different," which just launched last month. She will tell us about her story as a working mom and she will read her book aloud to our listening audience. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackPa...
Sep 12, 2019•24 min
Listen to our conversation with host Janice Robinson-Celeste and special guest, Anni Reinking, author of the book, "Not Just Black and White" to talk about her story as a white mother raising a Black son in multiracial America and her journey towards awareness and learning. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagram .#culture #africanamericans #teen...
Sep 12, 2019•24 min
This episode is HOT! We're talking about ”What Teens Need” with the author, speaker, and minister Treveal C.W. Lynch. Let's learn about what is enough in our lives as he talks about his book, "What Is Enough: How to Lighten Your Load And Find What Makes You Happy." Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagram . #culture #africanamericans #teens #ethni...
Sep 03, 2019•30 min
Author, Dr. Froswa Booker Drew shares with us her last-minute lessons for her college-bound daughter before she left home. Her book, "It's Time to Fly Away" is not just about leaving the nest, it is about soaring and knowing that support exists within family, friends, and in your faith. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagram . #culture #africana...
Sep 03, 2019•24 min
The Browning of America means that brown bodies will be the majority in 2032 and that Caucasians will become the new minority due to higher childbirths in minority communities. How does the Browning of American affect Black Families? During the past two years, there seems to be an effort to reduce Black and brown bodies and to increase the white birth rate. Pay attention to how this affects Black families from mortality rates to being treated harsher in schools, to restrictions on birth control ...
May 25, 2019•28 min
LET'S TALK! There was a mother, we shall call her momma bear , in Orange County, CA that went to her child's school and addressed the class that was bullying her child and distributed, "Ass Kicking" tickets to anyone who wants to bully her daughter. She came to this frustrating moment after her child made comments about suicide. The Black child suicide rates right now are at an epidemic level. Listen as we discuss this, bullying, what to do if your child is the bully or is on the receiving end, ...
May 18, 2019•25 min
We're talking about everything in the news affecting Black mom's from dress code bans against parents at a local Texas school -- meaning NO BONNETS, y'all to the royal birth of Master Archie to our own American Cinderella, Meghan Markle. Join us and LET'S TALK. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagram . #dresscode #royals #royalbirth #mothersday #...
May 12, 2019•33 min
I recently interviewed Supermodel Sessilee Lopez-Holmes , who is a new mother to two wonderful children. Sessilee is a former Victoria’s Secret model and Vogue cover model. She’s walked almost every runway internationally and has graced the pages of just about every magazine. She is also my daughter. I told y’all I was a successful Black parent! In this episode of BackTalk, Sessilee goes into detail about the trials and tribulations of breastfeeding and being a new mom. Listen below. Don't forge...
Mar 06, 2019•39 min
Your family is a target of these orchestrated outrageous public relations campaigns from Gucci creating blackface sweaters to Burberry sending a model down the runway with a noose around her neck. Let's talk about what's the answer. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter ( BlackParenting1 ) and Instagram ( SuccessfulBlackParenting ). Our website is SuccessfulBlackParenting.com . And follow our host on Twitter and Instagram ....
Feb 20, 2019•13 min
