The Toy Emporium Announces Weekly Reading Event for Preschoolers

Sandy Springs, GA, July 10, 2015 - Every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive in an environment that is enriched by the latest technology. This year The Toy Emporium has planned a wide variety of educational, entertaining and fun programs to help children fill their days.

“Bring your 3-6 year old child every Thursday morning from 10:45-11:30am and listen as Miss Linda or Miss Sandra spin tales from around the world, incorporating subtle critical thinking exercises that challenge their young minds,” says Denise Gary, VP of  The Toy Emporium. 

Despite research that indicates the importance of summer reading in preventing children from losing literacy skills, only 17 percent of parents say reading is a top summer priority, according to a survey conducted. It also shows that children spend nearly three times as many hours weekly watching TV or playing video games as they do reading in the summer.

“Reading is the best vacation. It takes you places you never dreamed you would visit, and summer, especially is a time when kids can immerse themselves in the topics they like best,” said Denise Gary. “Thanks to our weekly reading event, we are bringing more books to children who need them most and starting them on a journey to a lifelong love of reading.”

At the reading event, there may be singing, dancing or silliness – and FREE organic popcorn.  A new “Tales from Around the World” story will take place every Thursday morning in the store! Story time is free and is especially perfect for 3-6 year olds. Doors open at 10:35--Hope to see you there! 

The details for the event is as follows:

Where:              The Toy Emporium

                         8610 Roswell Road, Suite 120

                         Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30350

When:              10:45 AM - 11:30 PM Every Thursday

Who:                Ages 3-6

How:                Just Show Up

Cost:                FREE

Contact:           info@thetoyemporium.net

Denise Gary says, “We use the FlexTIM Critical Thinking Method, which teaches all children to recognize “what it says”, “what it means,” and “why it matters” when reading.”

The ultimate purpose of these events are to encourage kids to read by showing them that "everybody does it." After all, peer pressure can be used to achieve positive goals!

About The Toy Emporium

TheToy Emporium is a very special children's place with unique toys and books that teach, encourage imagination, and celebrate diversity. This is the official “The Toy Emporium” calendar, which includes all events, including parenting workshops, formal events and special children’s programs.

Media Contact

Constance Farris 

The Toy Emporium

8610 Roswell Rd, Ste 120 

Sandy Springs, GA 30350-1823

PH 770-680-2222

info@thetoyemporium.net

http://thetoyemporium.net

AWARDWINNING ONLINE TOY STORE LAUNCHES A BRICK AND MORTAR SHOWROOM IN SANDY SPRINGS, GA

The Toy Emporium Opens Sandy Springs, GA Showroom

New Toy Store Also Aims to Reach Children with Special Needs

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) May 7, 2015 – The Toy Emporium has opened a new 1800-square-foot showroom that features more than 1,500 products from over 300 manufacturers. The Toy Emporium (formerly Dolls Like Me) today unveiled a new toy showroom, featuring unique toys, a S.T.E.M. Science Center, Special Needs toys, dozens of dolls that reflect all cultures and nationalities, puppets, children’s books from around the world, and custom children’s stationery.

“Even in large urban areas where the African American, Latino and Asian populations are often the majority and the population of biracial children is fast-growing, retailers never seem to stock an adequate selection of quality dolls and toys for children of color. Parents seeking quality toys for children with special needs have an even harder time,” said Gary, head buyer and vice president of The Toy Emporium. “We are changing that by making it easy for parents to find items that reflect their unique culture and that their children can easily identify with. Adding toys for children with special needs was an easy extension.”

The company’s mission is supported by a new poll, which found that 87% of African American parents, 65% of Latino parents, and 47% of Asian parents felt “It is important for all children have dolls that look like them.” In the same poll, 31% of the parents admit to have at least one child with special needs.

The Toy Emporium focuses on providing quality playthings, baby gifts, STEM science products, books from independent presses, and specialty games. Our showroom is more than just an exceptional retail concept – it is the first truly multicultural toy store in the country

According to the US Census Bureau, currently 38% of America’s children are children of color, or non-white. That number will increase by 50% by the year 2020, "Demonstrating the need for a retailer that provides easy access to toys that resemble America’s growing multicultural population,” concluded Wanda Pendleton, president, UB Today.

On TheToyEmporium.net website, customers will find a blog forum and a Parent Resource Center (featuring information on transracial adoption and building self-esteem in all children). We also have lively Twitter and Facebook social media pages.

The Showroom accepts all major credit cards and has a special discount program for schools and non-profit organizations.

About Toy Emporium

On July 1, 2014, the Toy Emporium & Party World acquired Dolls Like Me, LLC. Founded in 2005, Dolls Like Me has been the recipient of numerous awards including the 2007 Wonder Women of Toys Award from the Women In Toys organization. The company has also been featured on several radio programs, in more than 70 newspapers, and on the Telemundo and ABC Television networks. Dolls Like Me was named a ‘company to watch’ in the December 2006 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.

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For additional information, please contact:

Wanda Pendelton | Telephone: (201) 901-8086 | Email: wpendelton(at)ubtoday(dot)com

To photograph the store, please contact: Khalil Gary Robinson | Telephone: (770) 680-2222 | Email: khalil(at)thetoyemporium(dot)net

Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas

I have had the most wonderful time reading Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas. Without telling the whole story, I will share that the story starts when Curlilocks goes out to find blueberries for her pancakes. She gets lost and finds a cottage belonging to three pink Pandas... She eats their food, breaks Pumpkin’s comb and snores in their bed. Will she remember her manners? Author Yolanda King weaves a wondrous rendition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the vivid color illustrations by Fanny Liem are superb. This is a keeper! A must for every young child's library; and the perfect bedtime story. I have just ordered oodles of copies of Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas; they should be in stock by the time this blog is distributed. Happy Reading! 

FREE Nelson Mandela Poster

Get your free Nelson Mandela portrait poster, while supplies last. This new, full-color, 11 x 17 Nelson Mandela portrait poster features a smiling, confident, humble Nelson "Mandiba" Mandela shortly after his historical presidential win. Our Mandela wall poster is printed on heavy-weight photo stock and shipped flat. Arrives with a FREE oversized Africa Coloring Sheet. Checkout Code: nelson

This regal poster should be in every child's bedroom and in every classroom - as a source of inspiration. A larger 18" x 24" Nelson Mandela portrait poster is also available. 

NOTE: Due to anticipated demand, please allow 2-4 weeks for poster. Checkout code: nelson

Caring for Your Black or Biracial Child's Hair In 5 Easy Steps

For most of us, our hair is an expression of ourselves, our personalities, and our culture.  For many of us, however, our choice of hairstyle is shaped by societal “norms,” which are usually influenced by mainstream culture.  These “norms” leave little room for acceptance and appreciation of a beautiful, culturally diverse world.  Because of this, your child of color is in great need of increased affirmation and intentional reminders of her hair’s beauty. Below are five tips on to help you bond with your child through understanding, appreciating and helping her to appreciate her unique hair texture, as well as ways you can boost her self-esteem through hair care.  For newborn and softer curls, we recommend our own Coconut Cream Oil (at 4KidsLikeMe.com). Download a free African American and Biracial Children’s Hairand Skin Care Guide, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Child Welfare.

1. Focus on Cleansing the Scalp When Shampooing Your Child’s Hair

Because curly or tightly coiled hair is easily tangled and very fragile, special care should be taken when shampooing.  When shampooing, seek to cleanse your child’s scalp and clean hair will follow. This way, you avoid knotting the hair.  You should also massage your child’s scalp while shampooing to assist in sebum (oil) production.

2. Comb Hair in Sections (Preferably While Wet)

After shampooing your child’s hair, part the hair in four sections.  Braid each section into one big braid resulting in four braids (braiding the sections while wet will help retain the moisture in your child’s hair making it easier to comb). Next, take one braid out at a time and, using a widely spaced brush with plastic bristles or a wig brush, detangle your child’s hair from end to root (refrain from using a brush,  as detangling can be painful and can cause breakage if not done with care). You may also spray the hair with a mixture of lavender (a natural hair softener) and water to make the detangling process easier.

3. Moisturize Your Child’s Hair

Tightly coiled hair is prone to dryness because the oil (sebum) produced by the scalp does not easily travel down the hair shaft to (due to the hair’s textured pattern).  Therefore, it is very important that the care be taken to moisturize your child’s strands.  Products like Shea Terra Organics Coconut Cream Oil, or other oils which use a variety of natural moisturizers like castor oil, almond oil and shea butter, can be used to help penetrate the hair shaft and moisturize your child’s scalp.

4. Keep It Simple

When styling your child’s hair, a general rule of thumb should be followed – keep it simple.  Elaborate hair styles that include many very small braids and possible tension causing styles should be avoided.  Most children do not have the patience to sit for such elaborate hairstyles. Too much tension is not good for any head of hair.  Suggested styles for children with curly hair are large two-strand twists or pigtails, large cornrows (at least the size of your middle finger) or large single braids.  Lastly, after styling your child’s hair remember …

5. Cover Your Child’s Curly Hair at Night

Use a satin or silk scarf to cover your child’s hair at night to help prevent breakage caused by cotton pillowcases.

Remember when following the above tips that your child's hair is special and unique to her. Taking an active role in her hair care will not only boost her self esteem, but create an everlasting bond between you and your curly-haired child.

Meet Our Expert

Nyema "Nye" Taylor is our expert on hair care for African American and biracial “curly-haired” children. Nye founded HairLift HairCare in a cozy Philadelphia apartment in September 2002. A native New Yorker, Nye has been a hair professional in and around the Philadelphia, Atlanta and New York metro areas for 20 years. She has also styled heads in London. Nye has received extensive training from some of the nation’s top salons, is a graduate of Philadelphia's Berean Institute, and is a past winner of a cosmetology scholarship from the Aveda Institute in Soho.  She has parlayed her training and her love of hair styling into a career creating cutting edge styles for progressive women and entertainers. Nye is also president of HairLift HairCare Products – all natural haircare products for adults and children. Additional information and HairLift products are available at www.hairliftonline.com.  The HairLift HairCare Salon is located in Newark, NJ. For appointments or consultation, call Nye at 862-224-2647.

Melissa Harris-Perry on Biracial Parenting and Racial Literacy (8/11/13)

On Sunday’s episode of Melissa Harris Perry, a panel of mothers joined the show to talk about their experiences with parenting across racial lines. As difficult as it is to raise children in America and to ensure that they have access to what they need to grow into healthy, successful adults, when your child is of a different race, extra challenges cannot be avoided.

As Harris-Perry and Rachel Garlinghouse, a mother of three African-American children, discussed, simply caring for and styling your child’s hair starts out foreign and difficult. And, as Garlinghouse described, strangers feel perfectly at ease walking up to and touching her children out of curiosity.

The full panel, Garlinghouse, Tracy Robinson-Wood, Rachel Noerdlinger, and Shanna Smith, tried to answer the question: How do you adequately support your child to stand up against such inappropriate treatment when you don’t have those experiences? Recognizing your limitations and being open to communication are both essential to developing, and teaching, what Tracy Robinson-Wood, a professor at Northeastern University called “racial literacy.” See full episode here.

Rachel Garlinghouse' new book, Come Rain or Come Shine: A White Parent's Guide to Adopting and Parenting Black Children, a transracial adoption primer for White parents of Black children, is available at 4kidslikeme.com.

Grandma's Girl (Lullaby Lettie) Joins the 4 Kids Like Me Family

Lullaby Lettie, also called Grandma’s Girl is an educational doll that stands 15 inches tall.  She is the perfect doll for any child to have as a best friend.  She is a cushiony, plush doll that makes a great addition to any doll collection. 

Grandma’sGirl has a fabulous Afro puffs hairstyle and her facial features are all carefully embroided.  This talking doll can teach your child so many different things. She is great at quoting all those wonderful things that Grandma says.  In addition, she can teach your child manners, numbers and how to sing songs. 

This talking black doll is perfect for infants to preschool aged children.  All your child needs to do to get Lettie to talk and teach is to press her hands or her feet.  It is that simple. Your child will be entertained for hours. She also makes the best nighttime companion. This beautiful talking African American doll says over 20 different sayings.

The LullabyLettie Grandma’s Girl doll is the perfect learning doll and gift to bring home to your little one.  You will not be disappointed and neither will your little loved one. Check them out today, so you don’t miss out on this great learning tool and new friend for your preschooler. The parent review board at 4 Kids Like Me gave Lullaby Lettie Grandma’s Girl Doll 4 out of 5 stars.

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Get Your FREE Michelle Obama Official 2013 White House Portrait (No Purchase Required)

You asked, we obliged. We're celebrating Women's History Month in grand style!!! We are giving away Michelle Obama's new 2013 Official White House portrait. Bangs and pearls, you go Mrs. O. This full-color wall poster [11"W x 18"H] of Michelle Obama, America's First Lady is printed on poster stock and shipped rolled in a tube or flat. This regal poster should be in every girl's bedroom and in every classroom - as a source of inspiration to girls everywhere. A larger 18" x 24" Michelle Obama wall poster is also available.

We will include a Michelle Obama bookmark, too. The regular price is $1.99 per poster (wholesale prices/quantities available). Allow 3-4 weeks due to anticipated demand. RUSH orders **NOT** accepted. Use Code: MICHELLE to receive FREE poster. Hurry, offer ends Midnight, Friday, March 15, 2013.

New Study: Black Students Who Are Taught Racial Pride Do Better In School

Remember how good you felt when Black History Month rolled around and you finally got to learn and talk about significant African American historical figures in school? Well, according to new research published in the Journal of Child Development, affirming a black child’s desire to learn about their race does more than just give them a personal boost, it helps them academically as well.

The study, conducted by Ming-Te Wang and James P. Huguley of the University of Pittsburg and Harvard University respectively, found that “racial socialization”—teaching kids about their culture and involving them in activities that promote racial pride and connection—helps to offset the discrimination and racial prejudices children face by the outside world.
Wang explains:

“Our findings challenge the notion that ‘race blindness’ is a universally ideal parenting approach, especially since previous research has shown that racially conscious parenting strategies at either extreme—either ‘race blindness’ or promoting mistrust of other races—are associated with negative outcomes for African American youth.
“When African American parents instill a proud, informed, and sober perspective of race in their sons and daughters, these children are more likely to experience increased academic success.”

Read complete story here.

Reprint from Bet.com, 01/29/13

Commentary: Black Kids Like Science, Too

At a Silicon Valley science fair for African-American children, Black kids show their scientific expertise. It’s well known by now that many African-American schoolchildren lag when it comes to science and math education. In an article about the racial achievement gap from late 2010, The New York Times noted, “[O]nly 12 percent of black eighth-grade boys are proficient in math, compared with 44 percent of white boys.”

Some people think poverty is to blame for the achievement gap, though that’s not necessarily the case, as poor white boys generally perform as well as Black boys who aren’t poor. Others — racists — say that Blacks can’t do as well as whites in the fields of science and math because they’re biologically inferior. But a science fair in Silicon Valley is attempting to show that not only can Black children succeed in math and science, but that they’re wildly excited to show their skills to those requesting to see them. Read the entire article here.

FREE 2013 Official President Obama Poster (No Purchase Required)

New 2013 Official White House portrait featuring a smiling full-Color wall poster of President Barack Obama. This full-color President Barack Obama wall poster is printed on heavy-weight poster stock and shipped rolled in a tube. This regal poster should be in every child's bedroom, every classroom, every business and home - as a source of inspiration to all. Use checkout code: OBAMA for FREE offer.

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Ginger Snaps 'Lil Man" Hip Baby Rag

Lil' Man Cotton Onesie

Ginger Snaps Lil Man Baby Designer Onesie is a deliciously soft garment made of the finest cotton fabric. Ginger Snaps' baby bodysuits include unique images that celebrate brown skin hues with a soulful vibe. This adorable onesie features a lap shoulder neckline and a 3-snap closure conveniently positioned for ease of changing!  

These hip rags are preshrunk to stand up beautifully to constant wash and wear and the hemmed double stitched sleeves and diapering area help to keep the Lil' Man onesie smooth forever. Any baby will feel at home in this cute and cozy heavyweight 100% cotton onesie. Available at 4Kids Like Me.com now

'Why Do You Have Black Dolls?' Explores Beauty And Cultural Identity

"Why Do You Have Black Dolls?" is the title and question being tackled in a new short documentary film by director Samantha Knowles.

The film's title and premise stems from an experience Knowles had as a child when an inquisitive 8-year-old playmate asked the very same question.

“Her question stuck with me for a long time. I can’t remember how I responded in that moment, but I saw this film as an opportunity to explore that question," Knowles told Dartmouth Now.

The synopsis states that the film, which recently debuted at 15th annual Reel Sisters Film Festival, "explores the history, the beauty, and the pride that is the black doll. Through its characters, a little-known community of black doll enthusiasts, it reveals that the black doll is more than a plaything; it is a cultural artifact that represents the history of the people it depicts."

Skin tone, adoption and black children: Is colorism an issue?

African-American children make up 30 percent of the 500,000 children currently in the American foster care system, despite being only 14 percent of the U.S. population. On top of being over-represented, these youths are less frequently selected for adoption compared to other kids.

Could the skin tone of black children play a role in whether they are chosen — especially if the family considering them is black? Mardie Caldwell, founder and CEO of the Lifetime Adoption agency, says this is true — and that this bias is exclusive to African-Americans.

“We’ve found that many African-American families have definite preferences for the type of children they want, whether it’s newborns [or older children], and also in terms of their physical appearance,” Caldwell told theGrio. Continue reading at: http://thegrio.com/2012/03/08/gloria-king-of-executive/

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Dolls Like Me Sold

Nevada Investment Firm Purchases Dolls Like Me for Undisclosed Amount

Dolls Like Me has a new owner and a new name. The sale of the bankrupt company’s warehouse and online store were sold recently to the investment firm of 4 Kids Like Me, LLC. for an undisclosed amount.
  

The new holding company plans to keep the Website open and retain several of the employees, representative Wanda Pendelton, of UB Today,  said last week, but she didn’t provide specifics on how many or which employees will keep their jobs.
  

The new site debuted with a new URL, 4kidslikeme.com, on November 1. Dolls Like Me grew from a home-based business to 20 employees and two warehouses before the collapse -- becoming the largest Black-owned toy company online. An audit confirmed that the company got into trouble when the bank closed the company's credit lines.
  

A warehouse employee said, "Dolls Like Me has been in trouble since the economy fell apart, but that the previous owner was determined to keep everyone employed -- which was probably her downfall." Founder Denise Robinson, did not return phone calls to confirm.

   

The deal to sell Dolls Like Me was revealed last week . The deal is intended to keep the Website and warehouse operations open. Robinson has been retained as the marketing consultant and buyer.
  

About 4 Kids Like Me

4KidsLikeMe.com is a privately held company based Las Vegas, NV. The company is committed to providing parents with an online destination for quality, culturally relevant multicultural toys, books and baby gifts. Established in 2005, the company offers more than 2,000 products from more than 250 manufacturers, including a wide choice of Asian, Biracial, Black, Latino, and Native American dolls, multicultural toys, baby gifts, party goods, and bi-lingual and self-esteem books for children. For additional information, contact 4 Kids Like Me at info@4kidslikeme.com.

Actor Taye Diggs Jumps Into Writing Children's Books with a Big Splash

"The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves." - MyBrownBaby.com

In this modern day culture, there are many pressures affecting children. Children are subjected to peer pressure that has a dramatic impact on their self-esteem. Parents of children of color often do not know the proper way to increase their child’s self-esteem and confidence. Parents in mixed race families have even more difficulty. Taye Diggs, famous father and author, has helped by offering positive messages of self-esteem for children of color in his new book , Chocolate Me! In Chocolate Me!, Mr. Diggs' heartwarming tale addresses the problems of self-esteem and confidence. His lifelong inspiration to answer and provide a new understanding to families with children of mixed heritage is commendable.

“Chocolate Me!,” by Mr. Diggs is a conglomerated project finding its origins in Mr. Diggs own lifestyle and upbringing -- he suffered from self-esteem issues as a child. Chocolate Me addresses the issues a child faces when he/she is different from everyone else and that difference provides opportunities for all parents to begin talking with their children about being different and/or not accepted for being different.

A child may ask, "Is there another Chocolate Me!?" or "Why doesn't anyone else look like me?" These questions are often asked in innocence, but these questions need answers to maintain a child’s self-esteem. Taye Diggs' Chocolate Me! is the perfect vehicle to help parents begin discussing self-esteem and confidence while promoting self-love and acceptance.

Chocolate Me! is now available at Dollslikeme.com. By offering a variety of books (like Chocolate Me!), dolls and toys that represent children of all colors and nationalities, Dolls Like Me provides the parents with the play tools necessary to help encourage children to embrace and accept their uniqueness and beauty.

Dolls Like Me President Denise Gary-Robinson contends, "Books and toys children can relate to have a silent (but positive) impact on self-esteem and self-acceptance." Further, she believes that a child who learns his or her value and through positive messages, in books, as well as through their environment and surroundings is a child that grows up to be a mentally healthy and happy child with self-confidence and a clear understanding of his or her value in our society. Chocolate Me is just such a book.

And Our Sensitive Parenting Award Goes to...

Rory, Boo's Mom Who Writes an Open Letter to People Regarding Touching Chocolate Hair

Here's an excerpt: "While asking me about my daughter’s hair, please do not start touching it. Just because I am a vanilla parent this does not mean that you have an “in” to touch chocolate hair for the first time. I have had too many people tell me, “Oooh, I’ve always wondered what their hair felt like,” while pawing my daughter. She’s not an animal, she’s a human being.

We teach our children that strangers touching them in inappropriate ways is wrong and that they should tell an adult immediately. In our opinion, anytime a child is touched by anyone who feels that they have a right to do so, against the child’s wishes and without the child’s permission, is inappropriate.

You see, every chocolate/jam/cheetos handprint on her hair from other children and/or adults is a mark on her dignity. She is small, but she does have personal space and a sense of self-worth. When you invade that space without her permission you are telling her that she has no rights to her body; that her desire to be left untouched is not as important as your curiosity.

Even if your hands are clean, they still leave a an invisible mark."

We so agree. Rory, if you get wind of this eblast, please contact us at info@dollslikeme.com for a free copy of "When I Close My Eyes," by Ty Allan Jackson. We love it and Boo will too.

We found this open letter and lots more on interracial adoption, parenting and hair at the Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care blog. Great blog!!!

We saw When I Close My Eyes at the 2011 Harlem Book Fair and were blown away by the warm and lyrical text. "When I close my eyes, there is so much to see. It opens up a whole new world to me. I have so much fun and oh how time flies.. to come from out of the clouds, I just open my eyes." The illustrations are fabulous. We love this book; you will too! Our only issue: As of this writing the book was not available in hard cover.

Author: Ty Allan Jackson; illustrator: Jonathan Shears. 32 pp. Ages: Birth-6. Softcover. Publisher: Big Head Books, 2011. MSRP: $8.95. Available now.

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It happens every day. Literally: Each day, two thousand children go missing in this country. Some are runaways, but many are abducted.

What would your child do if he or she were approached by a child offender?

Working with an NBC affiliate, local law enforcement and the XEL-Defense Teams, the Safety Council went out to see how the average child would respond to such a threat. These were kids with parents who had taught them, time and time again, never to open the door or to leave with a stranger.

It was shocking to watch by hidden camera as these children, one by one, did the exact opposite of what they had been taught. Is there anything more we can do to protect our children from predators?

Yes, and through extensive research, we discovered a new way to help you teach your children. Instead of just telling these children what not to do, we practice with them exactly what they should do. The results were remarkable. Get this DVD to learn how.

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One of the very best ways to protect your children is to get this free DVD and then watch it with your family.

New Community for Moms of Color

Found a great new community for moms of color: mommybrown.

I stopped by, browsed and decided to share. According to the founder, who is anonymous (as far as I could tell), "Mommybrown’s mission is to be the definitive source for moms with children of color (of all ages) to have a high quality place to connect and share stories for the benefit of themselves and their children."

This feature-rich community includes news, a member area, photos, groups, advice, videos, polls, forums, and journals. Membership is free.

After only 6 weeks, the community already has nearly 5,000 posts and more than 1400 members -- all moms looking to share and gain perspective on raising healthy, aware children of color. Kudos to the founder(s) of mommybrown.