Parenting for the Culture

Look, 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 Chari...

We have no words.  After the tragedy in Uvalde, TX. Charisse is not sure where to even start. All that is certain is that something has to change. Listen as Charisse not only reflects on how she is feeling, but some tips for you if you're not certain how to address it with your little ones.  Have a question you need Charisse to answer? Fill out our form and we will answer it on a future episode of...

What do you do when a tragedy happens? What do you tell your kids? The mass shooting at the supermarket in Buffalo has Charisse evaluating how trauma shows up in her parenting, especially for Black people. In this episode Charisse welcomes Kobe Campbell,  an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, Christian counselor, writer media expert, and speaker to help navigate what the next phases in this...

Okay parents. How many times have you heard one of your littles say "That's not fair!" usually followed by some sort of tantrum* or blow up. The first reaction is typically to be annoyed. Or even the dreaded "I'll show you what's not fair." but let's pause for a second. Children often don't understand the big picture of fairness, and we as parents don't understand what they are trying to tell us w...

It's Mother's Day and there is no better way to celebrate it than by talking to one of our favorite mamas! She’s a wife and mama of three boys. Plus she is the co-founder of Black Love Inc, the director of Black Love Doc, a podcast host, just all the things! I’m so excited to talk parenting with Codie Elaine Oliver. Listen in as Codie shares the pivotal moments in her childhood, how she has naviga...

Tantrums. Yup, we've all experienced them with our children.  However what a lot of parents don't necessarily understand is the root of what a tantrum is. Today, Charisse breaks down how children acting out means so much more than them just "being difficult" and what we can do as parents to help bring them out of it.  Make sure you connect with Charisse @charissesims If you learned something today...

Transitions can be hard but there are things we can do to support the transitions. We can prep our children, not only by telling them what’s going on, but also by sharing what to possibly expect in terms of schedule changes, stress, and the many different feelings that may come up. Listen in as Charisse provides some tips in how you can provide your Littles with safety in knowing that even feeling...

One of Charisse's Littles is dealing with a medical condition that has both her and her Little up all through the night. As she reflects on what that has looked like for her, she acknowledges that all parents have to deal with the unglamorous situations that come with being a parent. However, just as unnoticed as you might feel dealing with everything, so can your children as they navigate growing...

There is a lot going on in Charisse’s life right now. After a medical emergency, her family routines and dynamics have drastically shifted, and her Littles are having a hard time navigating the changes. Listen in as Charisse not only shares all the things she’s dealing with, but how you can help your children get through unexpected changes. Make sure you connect with Charisse @charissesims =======...

Okay, how many of you have heard the term "supermom"? How many of you have used it to describe a mama? Oftentimes when a parent is just going through their day it is easy for other people on the outside looking in to label them for just going through their day. Charisse is no exception. In this episode, Charisse tells you a little bit about herself and all the things that often get her labeled a “...

Education 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 educatio...