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Alicia Keys On The Best Part About Being A Mother

praisecharlotte Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:23:27 +0000

Singer Alicia Keys is loving her most important role as Egypt’s mother. Take a look at Alicia talk about what the best part of being a mommy in this video of her latest appearance on BET.

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Michelle Duggar Suffers Miscarriage, Funeral Service To Be Held

praisecharlotte Staff — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:05:32 +0000

Reality show star and mother of 19 children Michelle Duggar, is mourning the loss of her unborn child after suffering a miscarriage. She has previously suffered another miscarriage, making this the 21st pregnancy for the 45-year-old star of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.”

Michelle and her husband Jim Bob Duggar will hold a funeral service for their unborn child and give it a name. Is it appropriate to do this? Express yourself in our poll, and get more of this story at HuffPost.

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Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell Shares News About Her Baby!

praisecharlotte Staff — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:11:51 +0000

On the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards, the pregnant Erica Campbell (right) of Mary Mary revealed some details about her baby. We now know that Erica has a baby girl on the way, and we also know when her little one is due.

Take a look at Erica share the good news in the video below!

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Bishop Henry Ferndandez Blesses Simon Cowell??

Melanie Clark — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Watch this video as Bishop Henry Fernandez delivers a direct message to Simon Cowell of The X Factor.

Bishop Fernandez, impressed with Simon when he jetted to South Florida to ask Melani Amaro (a member of Bishop Fernandez’s church, The Faith Center) to return to The X Factor, let’s him know how he feels!

50% Of African-American Youth Report Pressure To Have Sex

praisecharlotte Staff — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:30:38 +0000

A new survey of African-American youth has found that almost half report considerable pressure to have sex. The results, which were derived from the answers of 1,500 youth ages 13-21, will be featured in the October issue of ESSENCE magazine, out on newsstands today.

“I was elated that Essence, a secular Black magazine, choose to even run the story along with the data,” said the founder of BlackGenocide.org

Rev. Clenard Childress Jr. “The multiple images and lyrics and instruction [young African-Americans’] minds are exposed to can only result in ill advised sexual behavior.”

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“The result of the pressure has resulted in Black young women getting abortions disproportionately, which accounts for the data stating (a plummeting birth rate),” he told LifeSiteNews.

Released by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, the survey found that 47% of respondents, including 21% of those 13-15, said they had been pressured to go further sexually than they wanted to. Among African-American males, 54% said they felt pressured by their friends to have sex.

Respondents said that they believe that the TV shows and movies they watch paint a negative picture of African-American youth. For example, 72% believe that the media sends the message that African-American females’ most important quality is their sex appeal, and 64% believe that the media sends the message that it is okay for African-American males to cheat in relationships.

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Bedtime Rituals That Build Memories

praisecharlotte Staff — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:00:18 +0000

Putting children down for bed allows you to build bedtime rituals that will last a lifetime. Last year I was blessed enough to roll out a ritual that allowed my god-daughter to settle down into bed pleasantly. We have managed to say prayers, have snack time and

Of course there, is a school of though that says that when the child is tired he or she will go to bed. That is far from the truth. You can’t depend on kids, then, to let you know when they’re tired. Instead, it’s up to parents to know how much sleep their kids need.

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Here are some averages, which include daytime and nighttime sleep:

0-1 year: 13-16 hours
2-4 years: 11-13.5 hours
5-9 years: 10-11 hours
10-14 years: 9-10 hours
15-18 years: 8-9 hours

Studies have shown that with consistent sleep and wake times, the body will eventually start to feel sleepy at the same time every night. This is good news for parents. Build a consistent bedtime into your schedule, and ease kids into it with a regular routine that might include some or all of the following:

Lowering the lights and turning off all electronics 30-60 minutes before bed.

A light snack that includes both protein and carbs. I would give grapes.
A warm because it gives a sense of comfort.
Brushing teeth and setting hair.
Cuddle time, especially with your favorite books.
Soft music.

Of course, older kids and teens are going to be far more independent, but most sleep experts recommend that you stick to the no electronics rule at bedtime.

Besides, evening is a great time of day to hang out as a family.

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How To Deal With Empty Nest Syndrome

praisecharlotte Staff — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:00:34 +0000

You’ve heard of the “empty nest syndrome,” but do you know how or if it really exists? Coined, in the 1970′s by psychologists, it stereotypically applies to women as a personal struggle dealing with the loss and change as their children leave home.

This psychological condition often has its greatest impact on women in autumn, the season when children will leave home to pursue college, military service, or professional careers.

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This departure, although you have known it was coming for quite some time, can provide an emotional upheaval in your life with the effects hitting you like a ton of bricks. You suddenly feel lonely. What are you going to do with all of this extra time? The burdens of washing mountains of laundry suddenly seem like a much missed blessing. Yes, empty nest syndrome is real. Psychologists note that next to childbirth, this unique experience is one of the biggest transitions of motherhood.

The emotional feelings can catch you off guard as you experience the sudden reality of extra space in your life–both physical space in your home and emotional space in your heart. Just yesterday it seems both spaces were fully occupied by your child. This transition can bring with it a feeling of sadness, loneliness and depression. You may find yourself dealing with crying spells out of the blue. If the crying becomes excessive, or if you find that you have lost interest in things that used to be of interest, seek professional help to assist your handling this period of transition. Visit this website with the Mental Health of America for additional references about the empty nest syndrome.

As your child moves out of the house, carefully think about how this relationship will change. Instead of being the nurturer for your child, you may find yourself more of a mentor. This is a time when the child is transplanted to a new location where she has the opportunity to flourish and to grow into a mature adult. Just as you have new found freedom, so does your child. It is sometimes hard to do, but you have to allow the child opportunities to navigate life without your being a “helicopter parent.” No hovering to check every decision the child is making. With the convenience of the cellphones, it is easy to keep in touch. But keeping the child on a “cellular leash,” texting or calling daily is not the answer.

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Remember, this is a time of transition, and there still is a lot to experience now that children have left. The empty nest allows you freedom to grow and expand in ways you have not had available while attending to your child’s needs.

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Ernie and Bert Get Married?

Melanie Clark — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:04:38 +0000

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An online petition to have Bert and Ernie to tie the knot on Sesame Street has sparked discussion on when children should be taught about sexual orientation.

For the uninitiated, Bert and Ernie are two of the more recognizable puppets who appear on the PBS children’s program “Sesame Street.” The pair has been a staple on the program since it first aired in 1969.

Change.org is a website that describes itself as “an online activism platform for social change that raises awareness about important causes and connects people to opportunities for powerful action.” It is utilized primarily, though not exclusively, by liberal causes. There are a variety of problems with Lair’s petition, which has more than 7,500 signatures.

First of all, it assumes Bert and Ernie were created and/or intended to project or promote homosexuality, an assumption Sesame Street strongly denies. In a statement on its Facebook site, Sesame Street insisted its puppets are not intended to have a sexual orientation.

“Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves. Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics (as most Sesame Street Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have sexual orientation,” the Sesame Street statement read. The assumptions we make, the conclusions to which we jump, reveal much about our perspective on life, or if you will, the hammers we haul around.

People who sit around and contemplate the sexuality of puppets have way too much time on their hands.

Video: 4 Year Old Preacher

Melanie Clark — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:44:57 +0000

Check out this video of four-year-old internet sensation Kanon Tipton as he takes to the pulpit at his family’s Mississippi church when he was nearly 2 years old.

Save Money On Your Back To School Shopping

praisecharlotte Staff — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:00:51 +0000

The summer is quickly coming to a close and schools all over the country will be opening in the weeks ahead. From knowing what you already have to taking advantage of tax holidays, here are 5 simple ways to save on all of your back to school needs:

1. Take inventory. We usually do ourselves more financial harm than good by running out and buying every school supply we can find. If you found them on sale, wonderful. But wouldn’t it be more wonderful to not waste money, no matter how small or insignificant the amount on stuff your kids don’t even need? Before you go anywhere, take inventory of what you already have and of what you may actually need. Many households already have the paper and pens that kids need to start the school year. So check what’s lying around on shelves and in drawers before buying piles more.

In addition, check your kids’ closets to figure out what they can still wear and use and what actually does needs to be replaced. In most regions, the weather is still extremely warm until late September. Some summer clothing can be worn with no problem the first several weeks of school. Remember, this isn’t about all the stuff the kids want; it’s about what they need and what you can afford!

2. Make a budget. This will help you stay focused on the back to school shopping list you created after taking stock of what you already own. As you know, most retailers try to jump in on the “Back to School” festivities whether they really cater to students or not. Don’t get side-tracked by gimmicks. Use your inventory list to design a budget and stick to that budget at all costs. If you end up saving even more than you anticipated, then great, you have money left over to go towards saving or maybe even paying off your own student loan debt! Don’t get tricked into spending it on unnecessary items.

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