January 2012

Inspiration for National Mentoring Month

25
Jan
2012
National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month. I read many inspiring stories, and talked to many people about the importance of mentoring. Then I took a minute to think about what that really means, and how the mentors in my life have made such an impact and helped shaped me to the person I am today. Then I sat down and thought a little harder, and realized that thanks to those people in my life, I am now a mentor. And am trying to be a good one at that. A mentor is someone that places personal investment in the mentee. They see the potential that...
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Do Your Parents Help Raise Your Kids?

12
Jan
2012
Over on the Michael Baisden Facebook page I saw this last night:   For those of you who don’t know, Michael Baisden is a radio talk show host, an author and a couple other labels. He seems to frequently talk about young parents (as it’s a hot topic in the black community) and as usual, this latest one has got me going. Let’s see some of the responses to this, shall we?                                                             Okay, where to begin on my rant? First of all, a little background on me. I had my firstborn...
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Scholarships and Student Parent Resources

10
Jan
2012
We had a comment on our Facebook page the other day, inquiring about scholarships for the children of young parents. Our fantastic intern Sam did some digging, and unfortunately she couldn’t find anything specifically geared towards that population. However, she did find some wonderful resources that focus on single mothers, low-income women, and students that are parenting.  We also found the Student Parent Journal, which is a great resource. Hope this is helpful! Information on Financial Assistance for College (For Young...
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Support Means Everything – Just Ask Justin Bieber

10
Jan
2012
As a 26-year-old woman with no interest in any Justin Bieber music, I was surprised to find myself crying while watching his movie, Never Say Never. It was available to watch instantly on Netflix and I remembered reading that his mom was a young mother (she had him at 18) so I figured why not check it out. I didn’t expect how much his story would move me. I saw a little boy, who may have been unplanned or mistimed but ultimately was so loved by his family that he was able to accomplish great things. Yes, he may have had some raw talent,...
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