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As a mom of color, you face unique obstacles that often get left out of the maternal conversation. To the sister struggling to figure this mom-thing out, we’ve got you. Mahogany Moms exists to support and educate mamas while normalizing the challenges of motherhood that we all face. We believe “Knowledge is power,” so we’ll be talking to experts about health, education, money, & everything else that comes with raising healthy, happy kiddos. Tune in every other Wednesday at noon as we gather, uplift, and encourage moms on this journey called "motherhood."

Raising Sons with Dr. Richelle Whittaker Dr. Richelle Whittaker

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 17 Ratings

As a mom of color, you face unique obstacles that often get left out of the maternal conversation. To the sister struggling to figure this mom-thing out, we’ve got you. Mahogany Moms exists to support and educate mamas while normalizing the challenges of motherhood that we all face. We believe “Knowledge is power,” so we’ll be talking to experts about health, education, money, & everything else that comes with raising healthy, happy kiddos. Tune in every other Wednesday at noon as we gather, uplift, and encourage moms on this journey called "motherhood."

    How to raise Christian sons

    How to raise Christian sons

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses how to raise Christian sons. Training up a child can look like a myriad of things. Parents often find creative ways to teach children different school topics to help them grasp concepts easier, and teaching a child about God could be looked at the same way. There are several ways to introduce your sons to God. In this episode, Dr. Richelle encourages parents to find different ways to get their sons involved with the church and introduce having a relationship with God. This episode is very informative and encouraging to parents raising Christian sons.

    Introducing the Raising Sons Manual: This manual was created to make hard conversations easier, to provide reflective thinking, and to offer tools and resources that enable us to parent our sons with the end in mind. Raising sons is just different and it is my hope that this manual serves as a source of support on your parenting journey. Grab your free copy, today by visiting: https://tremendous-founder-2938.ck.page/e681ff32e1


    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 14 min
    Raising children with learning disabilities

    Raising children with learning disabilities

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses raising children with learning disabilities. When identifying that your child has a disability you may experience several emotions. With those emotions sometimes comes "advice" from others. No one knows a child better than his/her parents. This episode is very encouraging for parents of children with disabilities. You will leave this episode with encouragement and ways to support your child in their disability.

    Introducing the Raising Sons Manual: This manual was created to make hard conversations easier, to provide reflective thinking, and to offer tools and resources that enable us to parent our sons with the end in mind. Raising sons is just different and it is my hope that this manual serves as a source of support on your parenting journey. Grab your free copy, today by visiting: https://tremendous-founder-2938.ck.page/e681ff32e1


    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 15 min
    How to teach your boys about consent

    How to teach your boys about consent

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses how to teach your boys about consent. Consent should be taught to every boy at every stage. Teaching your son(s) about consent could possibly save his life, simply by knowing what is right and wrong when dealing with women and the consequences of not knowing consent. This episode will help you have the very necessary topic of consent, respect and choosing the correct friends.

    Introducing the Raising Sons Manual: This manual was created to make hard conversations easier, to provide reflective thinking, and to offer tools and resources that enable us to parent our sons with the end in mind. Raising sons is just different and it is my hope that this manual serves as a source of support on your parenting journey. Grab your free copy, today by visiting: https://tremendous-founder-2938.ck.page/e681ff32e1


    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 12 min
    How to help your child succeed in school

    How to help your child succeed in school

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses how to help your child succeed in school. Education is very important as we all know, however fostering a positive experience for your child can help your child succeed in school. Putting in the extra effort to help your child succeed in school looks different for every family. This episode is full of ways to get your child to be successful in their educational journey. You will leave this episode with different tools, tips and tricks!
    Do you want to raise a fearless son? This challenge is all about creating a list of things to help your child (and you too!) face their fears and be braver. Share a fearless moment that either you or your son embraced, share it on social media and use the #fearlesssons. We will choose a winner and give you a copy of our upcoming e-book: The Raising Son's Manual 

    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 12 min
    How to get your son to embrace his emotions

    How to get your son to embrace his emotions

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses how to get your son to embrace his emotions. Boys who are told to "stop cryin, boys don't cry" later grow up to be emotionally scarred men. Society has told us that men are weak when they express their emotions. However, it is time to put those negatives behaviors behind us. This episode is full of positive practices on how to get your son to embrace those emotions and express them how he sees fit. Lets change the narrative on boys and men expressing themselves!
    Do you want to raise a fearless son? This challenge is all about creating a list of things to help your child (and you too!) face their fears and be braver. Share a fearless moment that either you or your son embraced, share it on social media and use the #fearlesssons. We will choose a winner and give you a copy of our upcoming e-book: The Raising Son's Manual 

    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 12 min
    Breaking the black boy stereotype

    Breaking the black boy stereotype

    In today’s episode, Dr. Richelle discusses different ways to break the black boy stereotype. This topic is not unfamiliar to parents raising black sons. Social media and news outlets have placed black stereotypes at the forefront and it has become parents' jobs to remove the stereotypes from their sons one layer at a time. This episode is full of ideas on how to break your sons out of the normal stereotypes when being perceived in society. Grab your son(s) to join you for this episode, brainstorm some ideas and let's change the narrative today!
    Do you want to raise a fearless son? This challenge is all about creating a list of things to help your child (and you too!) face their fears and be braver. Share a fearless moment that either you or your son embraced, share it on social media and use the #fearlesssons. We will choose a winner and give you a copy of our upcoming e-book: The Raising Son's Manual 

    Disclaimer: Dr. Richelle is a therapist, but she is not your therapist. All information provided is not to be taken as therapy

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

L. Whitt. ,

What to do when you are struggling to let your child grow up.

I truly enjoyed the podcast. Kids are so fearless, and ready for new challenges. We transfer limits and boundaries when we put our past life experiences on them. In an attempt to shield our beloved babies from disappointment and pain that comes with negative experiences, we instill fear. This podcast made me think about limits I have placed on myself because of fear. Thank you Dr. Chelle!

RCEmpowers ,

She’s not afraid of any topic

One of the things that I absolutely love about Dr. Chelle is that she is not afraid to tackle the tough topics! I am also glad to hear a podcast that features women of color and the multi-faceted experience of motherhood. Thank you Dr. Chelle!

Toya T. ,

What a wonderful space to gain wisdom, encouragement and tools as you navigate the many terrains of motherhood. It is refreshing to hear the journeys of mothers with various experiences and to know that you aren’t alone.

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