“I find it interesting that Webster’s dictionary provides definitions for the word “father” as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means “a man who has begotten a child”; as a verb, it means “to take the...
I was 34 years old when I could no longer escape the man I never wanted to see again.
For the past 30 years, the day designated to celebrate men’s investment in their children has not brought me a great...
Being a foster parent doesn’t usually involve a lot of glitz and glamour but for one night, the Shelby County Department of Children’s Services wanted its foster parents to feel special.
Last Thursday (July 19), approximately 50 foster, adoptive and...
By Cole Bradley, High Ground News
Balloons, finger foods, tiny clothes, smiling guests, and mounds of diapers. On August 18, The House in Orange Mound at 3028 Carnes Avenue was buzzing with all the signs of a typical baby shower...
As a new parent, if you knew there was something you could do to instantly provide not only nurturing but nutrition and protection for your newborn, you’d do it, right?
If you’re physically capable of breastfeeding your newborn, there is....
By J. Dylan Sandifer, High Ground News
There is a major change underway in how patients are treated at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital pediatric clinic. Pediatricians at Le Bonheur, who see 95,000 outpatient visits annually, ask their young patients...
Russell Hornsby says it’s time more Black fathers received the credit they deserve.
“The Hate U Give” star delivered a passionate plea backstage after a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) panel about Media Diversity, co-sponsored by theGrio.
Hornsby plays a devoted dad in the upcoming film,...
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry – a non-profit organization that donates diapers to low-income families every month – is making a special ask in conjunction with Diaper Need Awareness week.
This year, Diaper Need Awareness Week is Sept. 24-28 and Sweet...
By Cole Bradley, High Ground News
Lashicka Drinkwater leans against the wall outside of a classroom in the basement of Pursuit of God Church in Frayser. Her 14 month-old baby plays in the nursery next door. Drinkwater is on break...
By Defender News Service
It’s common for toddlers to switch up their eating habits, so don’t be shocked if they refuse a particular food one day and accept it the next.
If you’re trying to get your toddler to accept particular...