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This Week: Co-Parents, Come Whoop Some Ash!

WeParent — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:11:37 +0000

We are thrilled to welcome Sheree Fletcher as our guest on the April 18^th episode of “Co-Parenting Matters”, “Adventures in Co-Parenting and Whooping Ash”. In 1992, Sheree married actor Will Smith. After the dissolution of their marriage 3 years later, Sheree shifted her focus from her career to managing life as a single parent to their son. While many celebrity divorces make the news for their contentiousness, Sheree’s co-parenting relationship is publicly admired for its warmth and congeniality, even after both parties have remarried. Sheree joins us to talk about co-parenting in a high-profile situation; her transition from single parenting to remarriage; and balancing family life with her entrepreneurial pursuits.

Sheree is the Founder and CEO of Whoop Ash, a natural organic beauty care product that annihilates ash (for the uninitiated, “ash” is a colloquialism expression for dry skin). Deesha’s family has fallen in love with Whoop Ash. Her daughters keep hiding the jar from each other. She also bought some for her new hubby who had a seemingly undefeatable ash situation, but—you guessed it—it was no match for Whoop Ash.

Sheree has been kind enough to give away two jars of Whoop Ash to two lucky WeParent.com and CoParenting101.org readers. Visit both sites for two chances to win! We wanted to make the giveaway fun, and we were inspired by actress Holly Robinson Peete’s tweets about chasing her husband’s car down the street because he’d forgotten to de-ashify the kids before leaving the house! A lot of folks on Twitter could relate! (Peete is a Whoop Ash fan as well; her tweets are how our friend, Deesha, discovered the product.) So, here’s all you need to do to enter the Whoop Ash and Win Giveaway…

Leave a comment telling us an “ash” story from your childhood or one involving your own child(ren). Deadline: April 18^th 5 PM EST

And that’s it! We’ll draw 2 winners at random from among the entrants and announce them on the April 18^th show.

So plan to join us as we welcome Sheree to the show to discuss “Adventures in Co-Parenting…and Whooping Ash!”

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Co-Parenting Matters Book Giveaway: Sugar Milk by Ron Mattocks

WeParent — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:06:33 +0000

This week on Co-Parenting Matters we’ll be talking “Co-Parenting, Step-Parenting and Sugar Milk…Oh My!” with our guest Ron Mattocks, the man behind one of the hottest Daddy blogs on the scene, “Clark Kent’s Lunchbox”. Ron is set to release his new memoir Sugar Milk: What One Dad Drinks When He Can’t Afford Vodka on March 30th, and we’re set to help him!

From now until this Sunday, March 21st at 12:01AM ET, you can enter to win a copy of Sugar Milk. To enter, leave a comment below telling us what your favorite “escape drink” is. What do you sip on when Calgon isn’t enough to take you away? (And, feel free to leave a recipe, if you’ve had good results!)

We’ll announce the winners this Sunday night on “Co-Parenting Matters”…and maybe we’ll even taste test a few live on the air! So, tune in this Sunday at 9:30pm ET, to hear Ron’s insights on the aftermath of divorce, readjusting to married life, the awkwardness of being a step-dad, the loss of male identity after being laid off, and ultimately, an understanding of what fatherhood really means. Oh…and to see if you won!

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Giveaway: Sade “Soldier of Love” CD–3 Winners

WeParent — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:26:12 +0000

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 believe when you see frontwoman, Sade, who looks untouched by time.

The album hits stores on February 9^th. And, while we’re excited about the entire release, because we care so much about co-parenting and parenting, we can’t wait to check out the track, “Babyfather,” “about how great it is to be a parent, what a great honor and privilege that is, and what a terrible thing that is to waste,” frontwoman Sade Adu recently told PEOPLE. “As long as you feel good about yourself, you can be a good parent, and then it becomes an endless fruitful cycle,” she says. We second that emotion! We couldn’t get our hands on that one, but check out the video for “Soldier of Love” below:

So, like we said, we’re giving 3 copies of this long-anticipated release away. The deadline for entries is 11:59pm EST on Saturday, February 20th. Winners must have a U.S. address. We’ll announce winners here and on “Co-Parenting Matters” on Sunday, February 21st. Here’s how to enter to win one of 3 Soldier of Love CDs:

Mandatory (You have to do this one to qualify for additional chances):

Leave us a comment saying why you want to win. Include your favorite Sade song, if you have one.

And, here are a few ways to increase your chances. (Be sure to leave a comment here letting us know that you’ve done these.):

Join our mailing list.
Become a fan of WeParent on Facebook.
Follow WeParent on Twitter.
Become a member of our online community, WeParentConnect.

That’s five chances to win, so don’t miss out! Winners must have a U.S. address.

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We Have a Winner: Minding Your Money Book Giveaway

Talibah Mbonisi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:52:15 +0000

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Minding Your Money book giveaway. Two WeParent readers will receive copies of Patricia Stallworth’s Minding Your Money: Personal Money Management & Investment Strategies.”

Patricia is a sought after advisor, coach, and educator who, for over 16 years, has been assisting people before, during and after the divorce process with managing, dividing, and growing their finances. In Minding Your Money, she provides a step-by-step program designed to help you create the financial future you desire and deserve.

So, congratulations to these two lucky member of our WeParent family:

Catherine K. Bush-Longsworth
Alisa Kuumba

Be sure to check out some of Patricia’s tips for surviving the financial stress of the holidays here. And, it’s not too late to register for her Build Your Wealth Blueprint teleseminar.

Thanks to everyone who entered! Be on the lookout for more great giveaways from WeParent and Co-Parenting Matters!

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Minding Your Money Giveaway!

Talibah Mbonisi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:07 +0000

You heard it first on “Co-Parenting Matters”! We’re giving away a copy of Patricia Stallworth’s Minding Your Money: Personal Money Management & Investment Strategies.”

Patricia is a sought after advisor, coach, and educator who, for over 16 years, has been assisting people before, during and after the divorce process with managing, dividing, and growing their finances. On this week’s “Co-Parenting Matters”, Patricia shared tips for surviving the financial stress of the holidays. You can check out some of the tips here.

In Minding Your Money, she provides a step-by-step program designed to help you create the financial future you desire and deserve. And, we’re thrilled to be able to give a copy to one lucky member of our WeParent family.

Enter to win by leaving a comment here before 11:59pm EST on Saturday, November 14^th, 2009, telling why you’d like your own copy of Minding Your Money. We’ll announce the winner on Co-Parenting Matters on Sunday, November 15^th, and right here on WeParent.com!

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Book Review & Giveaway: Testing the Ice

Talibah Mbonisi — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:32:40 +0000

In the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero Jackie Robinson literally “tested the ice” for his kids who so eagerly wanted to skate on the frozen lake near their home. Under Sharon Robinson’s skillful authorship and Kadir Nelson’s vivid illustrations, “Testing the ice” also becomes a stunning metaphor for her father’s remarkable racial breakthrough.

As soon as my son began reading Testing the Ice aloud to me, I could tell by the enthusiasm in his voice that this book was one we would read over and over again. Read this entire post to find out how you can enter to win a copy to share with the young ones in your life.

Testing the Ice is a new children’s book written by Sharon Robinson, daughter of the legendary Jackie Robinson. Written from the perspective of a little girl full of the deepest love and admiration for her father, Testing the Ice tells the story of a much more personal heroism than the one for which we have all come to love Jackie Robinson.

After moving to their new home in Connecticut, the Robinson children and their new friends spent all summer enjoying the lake found on their property. As they played and swam, their father watched from the shore, never daring to enter the water himself. But, when the winter cold hardened the lake, and the children set their minds on skating on the ice, Jackie Robinson could no longer lurk in the background. Courageously, despite not knowing how to swim, he risked his life to test the strength of the ice with his own body and a broomstick, making sure the children would be safe.

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the images of Jackie Robinson recounting how he shattered the color barrier in Major League Baseball, spending time with his family and crossing the ice are breathtaking. His masterful artistry breathes life into this wonderful story and transports you to the beautiful landscapes and historic baseball games of Sharon Robinson’s childhood.

As a mother, I was reminded that regardless of what the world says, regardless of what we may think, our children have their own reasons for loving their fathers and experiencing them as heroes. As a parent, I was thrilled to hear my child’s excitement at learning about Jackie Robinson the baseball legend and the father. And, as a person striving to make a difference in this world, I was inspired by the courage this man showed in both his professional and personal life. I am grateful to Sharon Robinson for sharing her father with our family in this rich, personal and inspirational story.

And, in our first giveaway, WeParent is giving away copies of Testing the Ice to FIVE lucky readers. One winner will receive a Testing the Ice prize pack that includes a copy of the book and a Kidorable hat, glove and scarf set shown in the image below (an estimated $53 value.) The other 4 winners will receive a copy of the book (and estimated $17 value.)

Here’s how to enter to win:

Check out this video of Sharon Robinson and Kadir Nelson talking about the creation of Testing the Ice. Leave a comment here by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, about something you found interesting about the discussion.

If you’d like to increase your chances of winning, here are four more ways to enter:

1) If you haven’t already, join the WeParent mailing list. Be sure to verify your subscription by clicking through the confirmation email that will be sent to you, or your entry won’t count.

2) If you aren’t already a member, join our online community, WeParent Connect.

3) Blog or tweet about this giveaway and post a link to your work here.

4) Purchase a copy of Testing the Ice and email a copy of your confirmation email to contests@weparent.com.

OK, WeParent family, this gives you up to five chances to win! And, we’d love to share this rich story with you. All entries must be submitted/completed by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Winners will be chosen through random.org. This contest is available to U. S. mailing addresses only; prizes will be sent to winners by the book’s sponsor.

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