General Information Home Submit Your Article Submission Guidelines Advertise Article Categories Disclaimer Informative Family Articles at BlackRefer.com Family Articles The Internet Offers Adoption Resources for African Americans Hoping to Adopt Author: Mardie Caldwell, COAP With infertility struggles on the rise, more hopeful parents are turning to the internet for help in building their families through adoption. African American couples and women who are facing infertility are logging on to their computer to find resources... A Spiritual Guide For Fathers To Raising Children   By: William Jackson, M.Ed. Men in the position of a father or father figure will need a guide or “How To” book to help them navigate through life’s unexpected challenges when raising or mentoring children. Fatherhood requires wisdom, patience, a sense of humor, and a strong spirituality focused and rooted in God’s word. People are willing to provide advice, but what... The Dilemmas of Choosing African American Baby Names Author: Michael Barrows' African American baby names vary from the beautiful, traditional names, full of history and meaning - to the downright ridiculous. The problem is the extreme variety of names available and the possible reasons for choosing them. Probably more than any other... Give a Gift of Sweet Potato Pie Author: Anlesa They are described as some of the most affluent areas in the country for up and coming blacks. They are the suburbs and they are located all across America. The suburbs are comprised of luxury town homes, condominiums, and single family houses. They are places... New Year’s Resolutions For Fathers To Their Children In 2008 Author: William Jackson Fathers, use the upcoming new year to make more of a commitment to your families. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone so as fathers we must make every effort to build a stronger relationship with our children, but as men we must take the lead in this commitment of family and community. Speaking to yourself in the “I” statement makes... Men Give Your Daughters A Special Valentines Day Author: William Jackson What does it mean when we hear the term “Daddy’s Little Girl”, in various communities and cultures around the world, surprisingly the same thing for here in America. Basic observational patterns are not a scientific way to judge important data when dealing with this issue. Teaching young ... March is “National Woman’s Month” Fathers Make A Day In March For Your Daughters Author: William Jackson What would be more special than to celebrate this month with your daughter? Fathers talk to your daughter(s) about growing up to be independent, successful, and the importance of worship. Unfortunately there is strong evidence that many young girls from the ages of 6 to 13 regardless... God First When Communicating With Your Sons Author: William Jackson Ephesians 6:4 “And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord”. As an African American father having a 16 year old son, I find it challenging to talk to... Divorced Fathers Can Celebrate Fathers Day Author: William Jackson The progression of divorce forces men a starting over, seeking a new beginning, and requiring rebuilding relationships with children, renewing their spirituality, and the redirection of personal priorities in life. No matter what... Fatherly Considerations Author: Kenneth Brown We blame our parents, our environment and the people we hang out with for making us the people we are today. But when we begin to take responsibility for our actions we will also begin to realize that what they did to us was nothing compared to what we've done to ourselves. When our child's mother asked us... An Inspirational Message To Father’s Author: William Jackson This past Fathers Day should inspire and motivate all fathers to be the best men their families, children, communities, and churches need. We are in difficult times, spiritually, economically, environmentally and politically. As men we should be taking the lead in continuing the direction we need to... More Men Need to Commit to Mentoring In Schools Author: William Jackson and Gwen Lovett Hall “Give children a sense of belonging, acceptance, and identity”. Pastor Gregory Dickow. The call is out, the mission is clear, and the need is there. Teachers cannot do it alone we need help from parents, specifically men. Men are being challenged... Family Covenant for Family Reunion Author: Lonnell Johnson Earlier this summer I attended my first family reunion on my father's side, whose roots go back to rural Arkansas. It was a most enlightening and inspiring occasion in that I had chance to share some original poetry, some of which paid tribute to my father and... Children In Danger of Injury or Death Author: William Jackson Children walking to and from school face extremely dangerous situations with drivers who do not adhere to speed zones, follow safety signs and respect crossing guards. Thousands of children each day walk to school and face the challenges of... The Vine Of A Naked Child: Sacrifice Before The Storm Author: Mary Elizabeth Moorman Author, Mary Elizabeth Moorman, debuts with the first of a four part series, The Vine Of A Naked Child: Sacrifice Before The Storm. The biography book released March 2009 reveals the affects of child abuse, and shows the height of the psychological, emotional, and social impact, child abuse has, from childhood to... The Vine Of A Naked Child II: Rise From The Dust Author: Mary Elizabeth Moorman Author, Mary Elizabeth Moorman, announces the second of a four part series, "The Vine Of A Naked Child II: Rise From The Dust". The biography book, released August 2009, continues to reveal the affects of child abuse, and shows the impact of...