Black Parents in Particular Need to Schedule Some Self-Care Time
Parenting has been a constant battleground for my people over the course of many centuries.Its crucial to keep in mind that every warrior needs to rest in order to continue fighting The saying “there’s nothing new under the sun” comes to mind when I consider parenting while Black in America. Stress, trauma, and fear have always been exacerbated when raising Black children. a background of worry Enslaved peoples and their families were exposed to the risk of separation and harm during the time of chattel slavery. Whether their children would be fed, mistreated, killed, or sold—never to be seen again—was a constant source of concern for parents. Parents in Black communities started to worry ...