BACKTalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine

Janice Robinson-Celeste

Discussing topics important to the Black family worldwide with host, Janice Robinson-Celeste, publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine and Black Parenting Academy.

  1. How Black Families Nurture, Protect, and Raise Thriving Children Every Day - This Is How We Thrive!

    Apr 15

    How Black Families Nurture, Protect, and Raise Thriving Children Every Day - This Is How We Thrive!

    What if the narrative is wrong… and Black families are already doing more right than they’re given credit for? On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, Dr. Iheoma Iruka unpacks powerful insights from the Black Family Census Study, shifting the conversation from deficits to strengths. This isn’t about fixing Black families. It’s about recognizing what’s already working and building on it with intention. Grounded in research, culture, and lived experience, this conversation explores how Black parents are raising children who are confident, loved, and thriving… often in spite of the systems around them. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:✨ Recognize and affirm what you’re already doing right as a parent✨ Turn everyday moments into confidence-building opportunities✨ Protect your child’s joy while nurturing identity and self-worth✨ Use real data to guide intentional, empowered parenting This episode is a reminder that your presence, your care, and your culture already hold power. 🎧 Press play and see your parenting through a new lens… one rooted in truth, not deficit. #BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #BlackFamilies #PositiveParenting #BlackParenting #ChildDevelopment #ParentingWithPurpose #BlackExcellence #FamilyStrengths Follow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKtalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

    53 min
  2. The Truth About Representation in Children’s Books and Our Kids

    Apr 15

    The Truth About Representation in Children’s Books and Our Kids

    What happens when children never see themselves in the stories they read?In this powerful episode of BACKtalk, we dive into why representation in children’s books is not just important; it is life-shaping. From joyful picture books like Sounds Like Joy and Stella's Stellar Hair to showcasing artwork at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, this conversation explores how art, culture, and storytelling help children see their beauty and power.When a child sees themselves reflected in a story, it does more than entertain them; it connects them to the story. It tells them they belong in every room and every world.We talk about why joyful stories featuring Black and Latina children matter, how books shape identity, and what parents can do to build home libraries that affirm culture and confidence. If you care about raising kids who feel seen, valued, and limitless, this episode is for you. 💛✊🏾This is bigger than books. It’s about raising children who know their value before the world tries to define it for them.🎧 Press play and start building a bookshelf that reflects your child’s brilliance.#BACKtalkPodcast #SuccessfulBlackParenting #RepresentationMatters #BlackChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #LatinaVoices #ParentingPodcast #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooksMatterFollow, like, share, and subscribe to BACKtalk Podcast for more real conversations that empower and uplift. Stay connected and explore more at SuccessfulBlackParenting.com.

    27 min
  3. How to Co-Parent Without the Chaos: Building Peace With Your Ex So Your Children Can Thrive

    Apr 15

    How to Co-Parent Without the Chaos: Building Peace With Your Ex So Your Children Can Thrive

    How to Co-Parent Without the Chaos: Building Peace With Your Ex So Your Children Can ThriveCo-parenting after divorce is not about being friends. It is about being grown and choosing peace for your children's future.About the Episode:In this episode of BACKtalk, we sit down with clinical social worker and educator Darlene Taylor. She breaks down how parents can build a healthy, cooperative co-parenting relationship—even when emotions run high, trust feels broken, and history is heavy.This conversation goes beyond theory. We dive into practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies for reducing conflict, protecting your children’s emotional health, and choosing peace without erasing your boundaries.Key Topics CoveredThe BIFF Method: How to communicate effectively (Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm).The High Road Strategy: Why someone has to choose peace first to break the cycle of conflict.Internalization: Understanding that when you tear down your co-parent, you are speaking to half of your child.Emotional Boundaries: How to handle a co-parent who still triggers you.Practical Tools: Mindset shifts that change everything for your family’s dynamic.Watch until the end for the mindset shift that changes everything.🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Darlene Taylor’s Book: "It’s Not About Us: A Co-parenting Survival Guide to Taking the High Road" (Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble).Co-Parenting Coaching: Visit darlenetaylor.com for more information.StreamYard Discount: Looking to level up your stream? Get a $10 discount here! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6718473823059968📱 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Subscribe to Successful Black Parenting Magazine for more conversations that shape our families, our culture, and our future.Have you struggled with co-parenting triggers? What strategy helped you find peace? Let’s discuss in the comments below. 👇#CoParenting #DivorceSupport #HealthyParenting #DarleneTaylor #BACKtalk #ChildMentalHealth #PeacefulParenting #HighRoadCoParenting #BlackParenting

    48 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
11 Ratings

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Discussing topics important to the Black family worldwide with host, Janice Robinson-Celeste, publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine and Black Parenting Academy.