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Parenting for the CultureWhat is Your Parenting Style??Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet.The one thing that we can agree on is that there isn't just one way to parent. People have so many opinions on how to manage your kiddos and it can be very overwhelming. There are days that you feel like you nailed it and then there are days where you feel like you are just a complete failure. Parenting styles is one of those things that you are always tweaking and adjusting because our littles ones are always changing. There isn't a one size fits all when it c...2023-09-2833 min
Parenting for the CultureKids and Their AttachmentsThere are plenty of things we, as adults, are attached to. For example, you may have a favorite hoodie, hat or even a favorite food. These things comfort us when life is being, ya know....life. For our littles, their attachment to us can make us feel special but it can also be the most frustrating thing, especially when you have adult responsibilities to take care of and your little is attached to your hip like that piece of tape that doesn't seem to want to let go! This week, Charisse gives you all the lowdown on how to...2023-09-2132 min
Parenting for the CulturePrioritizing the Lesson in the MomentLife is full of lessons. For kids, those lessons, just like life, can come at them quick. As parents, we have to use our judgement to decide when and where to teach those lessons. When our little is having a full meltdown, trying to teach them why whatever happened to them is causing issues isn't the best time. We parents have to have better timing because if we really want our kids to learn the lesson, then they need to be in a state that allows them to take in the info you are trying to teach. This week...2023-09-1428 min
Parenting for the CulturePicking the Right School for Your Child (Part 2)We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 0-5 years old, can be even more stressful than than finding the right school for our older kids. For a lot of our kiddos, this may be the first experience that is outside of the home for them. For some of us, this is the first time we are gonna separated from our child and we want to make sure that we are as comfortable with this school as we are in our own homes. But not to worry, take a deep breath...2023-09-0733 min
Parenting for the CulturePicking the Right School for Your Child (Part 1)We can all agree, as parents, education is important for our tiny humans. But, picking the right school can make all the difference in overall health and well being for our kids. The right school can nurture our kids to grow up and be the adults that will change this world. Unfortunately, the wrong school may not tap into your kids super power so they can thrive. We know there can be a lot of pressure deciding the school that will educate your child but not to worry we got you! On this episode, Charisse gives you the tips...2023-08-3135 min
Parenting for the CultureYou vs. The Kids HomeworkSchool is back and that means homework is back too! Just like our kids, homework is something that we as parents dread each year as our kids move up in grade. The Homework being given gets progressively more difficult. Anyone try to do this "new" math these kids keep bringing home? Homework and studying can be very stressful but lucky for us, this week Charisse drops some very helpful tips and hacks to make this new year with new homework roadblocks a lil less daunting. Happy Parenting My Friends! We love answering your questions here! If...2023-08-2426 min
Parenting for the CultureKeeping Your Cool When Kids Get SpicyWhoever said patience is a virtue never had kids. Keeping our cool while your little one is having a full meltdown in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, isn't the time to be virtuous. Sometimes, the best way to combat that spicy child of yours is to not react to the screaming and crying by being the example of calm and peace that your child can rely on to guide them through the latest emotional outburst. Like Bruce Lee once said "You must be like water" Happy Parenting! We love answering your qu...2023-08-1728 min
The Mama's DenIntroducing: Parenting for the Culture, a show from The Black Love Podcast NetworkHey Mama's Den Village! Our ladies are out this week, but we want to introduce you to our friend Charisse Sims and her podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is a mama of 6 (!), wife, and early childhood educator who knows a little about the ins and outs of parenting and more specifically GENTLE PARENTING.One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her...2023-08-1426 min
Parenting for the CultureBeing Firm is Part of Gentle ParentingDid Y'all hear Melanie Fiona's Mama on the Mama's Den? (We've got some clips for you, but if you want to hear the whole thing, go ahead and click this link) This might surprise you, but Charisse it 100% team Mama Donna! This might surprise some of you who have heard the episode and think it's the EXACT OPPOSITE of gentle parenting. However this might surprise you....Mama Donna IS a Gentle Parent. Okay, stay with us here. Charisse is going to explain everything and by the end of this episode you'll understand not only why she stands 10 toes down...2023-05-2531 min
Parenting for the CultureHow Do I Build Resilience in My Child?Sometimes when trying to protect our children, we are hindering their resilience. We're going to say that one more time. Sometimes when we try to protect our children we are ACTUALLY hindering their resilience. Now if you're clutching your pearls, just wait. Charisse is going to explain it to you. Our children are more capable than we sometimes give them credit for. In this episode Charisse shares what she has experienced as an educator and how we as parents can help them grow versus fixing them. Make sure you've listened to our episode on emotional regulation and dive right...2023-05-1824 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Power of NoHearing the word "No" can be difficult to hear as an adult. Now, imagine a child hearing the word "No." It can send even the most calm toddler into a fit of rage. Today, Charisse chats about how hearing the word "no" doesn't have to be a negative thing for your child. She discusses how saying "no" to your child and helping them to understand WHY you are saying "no," can help them learn to cope when things don’t go their way. We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need...2023-05-1126 min
Parenting for the CultureReregulating our Dysregulated ChildrenChildren only know what they know. Take, for instance, that time you made them turn the TV off and they said "you're mean!" Then, when they were at the dinner table they told you that making them eat broccoli is mean. Now that you think about it, at school the other day, they told a classmate that the other kid in their play group was mean because they had a toy that your child wanted to play with right then and there.Here's the thing, chances are they don't actually think ANY of it was mean in t...2023-05-0427 minParenting for the CultureChildren are Tiny Humans Not Tiny AdultsYou remember that moment before you had children when you pictured the group pictures in the matching outfits? Or the take your kid to work day? Or that moment where they would do all the cute things together? And now you're here with your seven year old screaming and hitting a punching bag because they feel like it and you're wondering what's wrong with them? Why are they like this?Now, you bought the child the punching bag to do exactly this, but you know YOU wouldn't do this. So why would this tiny version of...2023-04-2028 min
Parenting for the CultureIs Gentle Parenting on "Some White People Stuff"?Welcome back friends! Charisse is a back with a couple questions from you all, our listeners! First Frenchy in New Jersey is dealing with a teenager who really REALLY wants to wear makeup, but it's a hard no for her. Here's a hint, we're going to reference one of our Pillars of Peaceful Parenting. Then, Charisse answers a listener in Detroit's question of how exactly to Gentle Parent in hostile territory. It's not as cut and dry as you might think!We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer F...2023-04-0630 min
Parenting for the CultureParenting is a Processing JobCharisse has been fielding all the questions lately about her absence and we hear you! Like all parents, she had to juggle all the things: a spouse out of town, children in three different parts of the city, and coordinating with a babysitter and look, things did not go as planned. One of Charisse's little heavens did the babysitter DIRTY yall, like ran her out of the house with tears in her eyes dirty. And Charisse felt like the worst parent, the worst educator, and questioned this whole gentle parenting thing. But the truth of it is, th...2023-03-3030 min
Parenting for the CultureI Can't Get My Child to ListenOne question Charisse always gets is "How do I get my child to listen?" It seems to be a common theme amongst parents. Even our friends over at The Mama's Den have had that problem. One has to ask, is listening really the problem? There is a question that Charisse really hears when a parent asks her how to get their little ones to listen and it has nothing to do with listening and everything to do with respect. If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form or join the Parenting fo...2023-03-0919 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Pillars for Peaceful Parenting - U & LWelcome back friends! We are on the third installment of the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters "U & L"! (Click for Part 1 , Part 2 & Part 3) We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" For the final two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why Understanding is so fundamental in parenting and how it ties into compassion. Plus, pillar L for Listening. Listening is probably what Charisse gets asked about the most b...2023-03-0231 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Pillars for Peaceful Parenting - E & FWelcome back friends! We are on the third installment of the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters "E &F"! (Click for Part 1 & Part 2) We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" In the next two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why being the Environment in which you're parenting in plays a huge role in your children's needs. Plus, pillar F for Friendship. Now Charisse knows this is going to...2023-02-2322 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Pillars for Peaceful Parenting - A & CWelcome back friends! Last week we gave you the first two letters (click here if you missed it) of the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method, and this week we're back this week with letters "A &C"! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" In the next two letters in the series Charisse breaks down why being Aware is key to being an amazing parent, and how connectedness is important to truly understanding your little one's most basic needs...2023-02-1627 min
Parenting for the CultureThe Pillars for Peaceful Parenting - P & EWelcome back friends! We've heard you've needed all the parenting tips and Charisse is ready to help! One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her way is the only way! But if you're a parent looking for a nice easy way to start, Parenting for the Culture has got you covered with the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method. Make sure you listen in to hear just...2023-02-0926 min
Parenting for the CultureTransparent Parenting with Yasmine JameelahYasmine Jameelah is entrepreneur, journalist, and wellness advocate through her Transparent & Black platforms, but she's also somebody's child. Today she shares with Charisse what her childhood looked like and what led her to her current successes. From being raised in the Christian and Muslim faiths and how her parents gave her the space to explore, to how her faith has been key in shaping her wellness journey Yasmine is open honest and vulnerable about it all. Plus, Yasmine drops all the gems for us parents and how we should demonstrate wellness for our children, and more importantly, why it's i...2022-09-1549 min
The Mama's DenWhat's the Deal with Conscious Parenting with Charisse SimsGentle parenting, conscious parenting, patient parenting... we've all heard the terms but honestly, we're not too sure what the difference is. We just know that we're out here trying to break those generational traumatic bonds that we had to deal with growing up. We know a lot of y'all have been asking us about gentle parenting and where to start so we brought in our gentle parenting expert Charisse Sims! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting...2022-09-1243 min
Parenting for the CultureHow Do We Keep Our Little Ones Safe?Do your kids know your name? Your full name? Not mama or daddy or mama Charisse but your government name? It sounds silly, but an incident that Charisse witnessed as she was dropping off her youngest children at school brought the thought of safety right to the front of her mind. As parents, we like to think that our children would know what to do if they were ever in trouble, but they're kids! It's our job to ensure that they've got all the tips and tricks to be safe in the case of an emergency. This week, Charisse...2022-09-0825 min
Parenting for the CultureSchool's Back in Session!Y'all there are BIG developments in the Sims house! The littlest littles are all in public school!!! That's right the twins and the 7year old have all gone off to full school and Charisse is feeling some type of way. If you're wondering how she got to this point, you're not alone. A LOT of mamas in her mama community have asked the same thing. Where do you even start to have the conversation of what kind of schooling your children should have? Do you NEED to have that conversation with your children? Listen in for what that has me...2022-09-0133 min
SOL Affirmations with Karega & FeliciaTapping in with Parenting for the CulturePeace good people! Karega, Felicia and Kamali and finishing up their month long vacation but didn't want to leave you hanging. As they travel back home they wanted to share their friend and fellow Black Love Podcast Network family member Charisse Sims' podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting, and if you don't know what that is, well Parenting for the Culture is a good place to start! In this ep...2022-08-3134 min
The Mama's DenMamas, I Need Some Advice!Mamas, Aunties, and all of yall listening, today the Mamas (sans Melanie who is out being a rockstar) are answering some of your questions! Shanna in Sandy Springs GA needs to know how to not feel overwhelmed doing all the things, Leah in Tupelo MS speaks for all of us wondering why Black Love Doc has to come to an end, plus Kim in Brooklyn is wondering about gentle parenting! (Psst you should def listen to our sis Charisse over at Parenting for the Culture) If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so w...2022-08-2926 min
Parenting for the CultureCharisse, I Need Your Help!Ever have your twins stick each others tongues in their mouths? Is your child slapping you for no apparent reason? Trying to figure out when to set boundaries with your children? You are not alone! Charisse is answering some listener questions this week! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form . Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a...2022-06-1926 min
Parenting for the CultureIs my Child Good?As parents, we are constantly wondering Is our child good? Are they developing how they should be? Are they gifted? There are so many factors that come into play when making sure our children are on the right track. Even though Charisse is an educator, she's still a mama of 6 and even she has questions. This week Charisse breaks down what she has seen in her own children and some tips for you if you happen to see the same things in your kids.Have a question you need Charisse to answer? Fill out our form and...2022-06-1239 min
Black Love: The InterviewsIntroducing: Parenting for the CultureEducation eases fears. When we’re given a road map and taught how to use it, we have more confidence in reaching our destination without getting lost. Meet Charisse Sims! A wife, early childhood educator, and mama of 6. Parenting for the Culture is a podcast that will serve as your road map to parenting; giving us the back alleys and back doors that aren’t shared in your typical parenting education, and personal development classes. This show will focus on finding common threads between success stories on how to fulfill our hopes as parents. Charisse knows parenting is hard, espe...2022-06-1005 min
Parenting for the CultureWhen We Yell at our ChildrenLook, sometimes it's okay to yell at your children. Wait WAIT! Before you roll your eyes or look to make sure you're listening to the right podcast, hear us out. This week, Charisse takes a question from Instagram about yelling at our kids, and y'all there's so much more to it than "yes it's okay" and "nah, never". Trust, Charisse is going to break it down for us. Have a question you need Charisse to answer? Fill out our form and we will answer it on a future episode of the podcast. Don't forget to connect with Cha...2022-06-0533 min