http://www.weparent.com Living apart. Parenting together. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:51:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Love is in the air, and we are thrilled to be celebrating it by giving away Sade’s new Soldier of Love CD to three lucky WeParent readers. It’s hard to believe that the last time the group released an album, Lovers Rock, was a decade ago, It’s really hard to ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/02/giveaway-sade-soldier-of-love-cd-3-winners/ This is Part 2 of our extensive interview with Gene A. Johnson, Jr., also know as, "The Mediator", who provided us with a basic lesson about mediation. There was so much goodness in the conversation, that we've broken this one into a 4-parter, so be sure to read Part ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/02/mediation-101-an-interview-with-gene-a-johnson-jr-pt-2/ “…I accept full responsibility for my life and my choices — I sing no victim songs. I willfully participate in the world using my voice to empower myself and others.” [caption id="attachment_2336" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Yvonne Bynoe, founder Sophisticated Woman and Mama"][/caption] Okay, if ever there was a credo to live by, Yvonne Bynoe’s ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/02/co-parenting-matters-this-week-happy-parentshappy-kids/ Let your motto be resistance!  Resistance!  RESISTANCE! No oppressed people have ever secured their liberty without resistance. --Abolitionist Henry Highland Garnet, 1843 Resistance has been a critical theme throughout the history of Black families in this country.  It has taken many forms.  For some, survival by itself was an act of resistance. ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/02/black-history-month-giveaway-family-passes-to-let-your-motto-be-resistance/ The world our kids will inherit is far different from the one we were born into. Back when I was born, most TVs were still in black and white. There was no cable tv, no fax machines, microwave ovens, or personal computers.  People held jobs for years, if not lifetimes. ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/preparing-our-kids-to-thrive-in-the-21st-century/ Doesn’t it suck when you think you’re winning a game only to find out halfway through it that you’ve been playing the wrong game? For thirty minutes, you and your partner, affectionately known as “Them”, have taken some serious risks, so you wouldn’t underbid and lose points for winning too ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/mamaspeak-this-game-of-co-parentingare-you-playing-to-win/ Abraham Lincoln probably wasn't talking about co-parenting when he advised: "Discourage litigation. Persuade neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often the real loser in fees, expenses, and a waste of time." But, his words perfectly describe our  "Co-Parenting Matters" topic for this week: ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/co-parenting-matters-this-week-mediation-101/ This post was inspired by the recent “Co-Parenting Matters” show on “Dads Raising Daughters” as well as my recent move from one coast to the other. So, my daughter has been walking to school with one particular “friend” from our neighborhood since school began. We’ll call her, “Sarah” for the sake ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/fatherhood-freestyle-you-are-the-prize/ WeParent had the opportunity to chat with Gene A. Johnson, Jr., also know as, "The Mediator", for a basic lesson about mediation.  There was so much goodness in the conversation, that we're breaking this one into a multi-parter.  And, adding to the goodness, Gene will be our guest on "Co-Parenting ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/mediation-101-an-interview-with-gene-a-johnson-jr/ Join us tonight for an engaging discussion about the "Raising Him Alone Campaign" and the experiences of single mothers raising sons.  David Miller, co-founder of the "Raising Him Alone Campaign" will be joining us to talk about the campaign which is dedicated to supporting the social well-being of single mothers raising ... http://www.weparent.com/2010/01/tonight-on-co-parenting-matters-raising-him-alonesingle-mothers-raising-sons/