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10 Thoughtful Amazon Gifts That Say “Thank You, Mom” This Mother’s Day (2025)

Photo: pexels.com Mother’s Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a heartfelt moment to pause and recognise the quiet strength, care, and unwavering love our moms give us every day. Whether she raised you, guided you, or simply showed up when it mattered most, the right gift is a small but meaningful way to…

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The California Child Influencer Law: A Great Step Forward in Protecting Young Digital Stars

Photo credit: Gov. Gavin Newsom In a ground-breaking move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law two bills to safeguard child influencers' rights . Joining him on this momentous occasion was former child star and activist, Demi Lovato, who has long advocated for child protection in the entertainment industry. This new child influencer bill is…

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9 Benefits of Competitive Sports for Child Development

Now that the Olympic Games are over, we are reminded of the incredible power of sports. We watched as elite athletes from around the globe achieved remarkable feats. Now, it's essential to recognize the benefits of competitive sports and its significant role in a child's development. Beyond the medals and records, sports offer numerous physical,…

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Mattel Makes New Venus Williams Barbie Role Model Doll

Photo credit: Mattel/Barbie A Venus Williams Barbie is coming soon. The Mattel Group, the makers of the popular Barbie doll, has announced that it will make a special Venus Williams Barbie doll to honour the trailblazing athlete. The Venus Williams Barbie is one of nine Barbie dolls that Mattel will be adding to its collection in…

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Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV is No More in Jamaica

Photo credit: PAHO.org Jamaica, along with two other Caribbean countries, Belize and St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the latest countries to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. Present in a ceremony on 7th May, 2024 to mark this incredible achievement were Jamaica’s Health Minister, The Honourable Christopher Tufton and the Director of the Pan…

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Celebrating Single Mothers: Nurturing Resilient and Successful Children

Single motherhood is a reality for millions of families around the world. While single mothers often face numerous challenges, they also possess remarkable strength, resilience, and determination that shape their children's lives in positive and profound ways. In this article, we celebrate single mothers' resilience and explore their positive impact on their children, fostering traits…

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Get Good with Money: 6 Ways to Raise Money-Smart Kids

https://www.pexels.com/@joslyn-pickens-2185980/ For most adults, trying to get good with money is constant work and a struggle. We know the value of it and how having a lot of it or too little of it can impact our lives. For many of us, particularly, in the Black and Caribbean community, having access to money, or at least,…

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Black Comic Book Characters and a New Edition

photo credit: Shequeta L. Smith These days, black comic book characters are not hard to imagine. Since The Black Panther took the world by storm, people have recognised the value of Black comic book characters being lead characters in comics. Black comic book characters have been around in the US since the 1930s albeit with racist…

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Childhood Central Listed on the Top Black Parenting Blogs List

Photo by Greta Hoffman : https://www.pexels.com We Are Making Moves! Childhood Central has been listed in the top 10 of the 20 top Black Parenting Blogs by Feedspot. At Childhood Central, we are very honoured to be included on this list of Black parenting blogs. Childhood Central is just under 2 years old. Our first post…

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A 23% Decline in Black Children’s Books Since BLM is Why We Need Black Children’s Book Week

Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com Black Children’s Books Week is almost upon us. The event is planned to coincide with Black History Month. Although Black Children’s Book Week is relatively new, it is making a splash! In this article, we look at this great initiative to support Black authors and to increase the readership of children’s…

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