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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

How do I let them explore their inherent personalities yet hope/pray/steer them away from [insert Black stereotype here]?

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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

How do I vehemently stress that use of the N-word is neither a right nor a privilege? It’s just wrong.

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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

How do I prepare him for every interaction with authority knowing that he could do everything right and still have a bad outcome?

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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

How do I help her not have deep-seated issues with her hair?

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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

How do I make sure he/she feels handsome/beautiful in a world that doesn’t always show them that they are?

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6 Things All Black Moms Have Thought

What do I do when my child first learns about slavery and will it affect their self-esteem?

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