Hey good people, I'm a single dad out here and i've had the pleasure of raising my son since he was 3 yrs. old. He's now 12 yrs. old. God has truely blessed my son and I. We have a great relationship. We both understand that family is first. One more thing before I leave I am a full time dad never ever been a dead beat dad. My pastor Keith A. Butler taught us a lot and leads by example. So if you are a single dad do all you can for children so they can see where your sense of humor come from and see what part of the earth you come from.

Bless All Single Dads

It is every monther's desire that her daughter is blessed with a spiritually mature husband that understands her needs and the importance of building confidence and security within the family.

Terrence T. Lane is a wonderful husband and father. I thank God (and Anita) for the "son" I've always wanted!!!

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Great book. I just want to say what a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck!
 
 
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"My Daughter Wore an Afro to School" is an awesome article. I loved it and I have had the exact same experience with my own fearless daughter. I just want to add, a fearless disposition in our daughters is a reflection of our daily courage- she just applied in another area...
Sometimes I forget my own power and strength until it is displayed with such ease by my two daughters, age 7 and 3 1/2. They walk in their divinity and they don't ever apologize for knowing who they are. Bless God! This world wants an apology; it wants us to accept guilt for Clarity's sake...
Thank you for the courage to write this powerful article- and I acknowledge your fearlessness in publishing your thoughts for the rest of us to ponder and with courage, appreciate.

There's a new DVD out called Mustard Pancakes with Courtney Campbell. I wasn't aware about this DVD until I heard the "buzz" about it at my salon from other moms who have kids. So I logged on to www.mustardpancakes.com and ordered the DVD and music CD. My children sit still each and every day watching this DVD learning good manners and great speech etiquette. I sat and watched a few scenes myself and am thrilled of how great this is for children. If you get a chance, visit www.mustardpancakes.com and see for yourself.

Have you heard of this new sing-a-long for kids? My kids love it!!! Its called Mustard Pancakes with this woman named Courtney. My kids are really into it and I think it would be great for the whole family, since it teaches family values.

I am under the impresion that before I can make a deision on where we are today, I first must take a look at where we have come from. Historically, the African family, was ripped apart due to the slavery experience. Heads of households stripped from families as a way to tear down the black family. I believe this historical remnant has left an unatural rip in the Black family fabric as a whole.

I truly enjoyed the Sneaky Chef interview. I don't have any children. But I listened anyway for tips on how to get my husband and other family members to eat better. I'm definitely looking forward to her next book that will focus on men.

Shekini, I'm so glad you enjoyed the Sneaky Chef interview. I hope it inspires all of us to be more creative in our approach to getting the nutrients we need. The next book, "The Sneaky Chef for Your Man" should provide useful ideas and recipes as well.

Thanks for reading!

Anita
Executive Editor, Keeping Family First

Hey Everybody!

I'd like to know what you think. Now that we're back in school, is it easier or more difficult to keep kids active and eating healthy? And if you have any strategies for keeping kids fit and healthy--please share them!

Let's Dialogue!

Anita S. Lane
Founder & Executive Editor
www.KeepingFamilyFirst.org

In your column, "Lord, where's my mate", your comment regarding "I believe God considers marriage a promotion" connotes that married women are better than single women.

Hi Anita,
Your Chicken Soup Sisterfriend here. I just read the article on the Empty nest Syndrome. Boy could I relate. Just getting over the fact that My son has finished college and moved to Houston to start his Aerospace career at NASA has finally sunk in. I am very proud of him but miss him terribly. It's a long way from Detroit to Houston. When He was in College at CASE, he was only 3 hours away in Cleavland and sometimes would surprise me and drive home for the weekend. Well it will be none of that anymore. Now we are making plans for Christmas. I just want to encourage other emptynesters out there. Just Continue to Pray for your child and know that God can watch over them better than we ever thought we could. Be Blessed and Highly Favored of the Lord!!!!

thanks for your great words in your coming home from college column ... I will share this with others that are on pins and needles awaiting the arrival of their young adults and will appreciate this great advice. Also we have a group we started a grop to support each other that have young adults already graduated from college and still in college or graduate school. We share advise on how to continue to support & encourage them as young adults and not kids we sometime continue to see and treat them as... Any suggestions of book or other groups we can connect with please advise... Keep up the good work Casey, will be in touch during the holidays..