Mocha Moms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17926140&ft=1&f=17926140 Each week on <em>Tell Me More</em>, the <em>Mocha Moms</em> discuss diverse parenting styles and the latest news pertaining to children. Hear conversations on children's health, education and cultural awareness. <em>Mocha Moms</em> is a national network for stay-at-home moms of color. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Mocha Moms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17926140&ft=1&f=17926140 Author Shares Tricks And Treats For All It's almost time for Halloween, when many little goblins, witches and princesses will be out and about participating in the festivities. Matthew Mead, author of <em>Halloween Tricks and Treats</em>, joins a special Halloween edition of <em>Mocha Moms</em>, along with Jolene Ivey, Dilcia Stephens-Medley and Dia Michels. They discuss making Halloween fun for the whole family. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96211750&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96211750&ft=1&f=17926140 It's almost time for Halloween, when many little goblins, witches and princesses will be out and about participating in the festivities. Matthew Mead, author of Halloween Tricks and Treats, joins a special Halloween edition of Mocha Moms, along with Jolene Ivey, Dilcia Stephens-Medley and Dia Michels. They discuss making Halloween fun for the whole family.

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]]> Explaining Race-Tinged Presidential Bid To Kids This year's historic presidential campaign has given parents repeated opportunities to talk to kids about race. But what are they telling the kids, especially over the past few weeks as the campaign has gotten more intense? And is it a new and tricky topic for most parents? Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95929472&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95929472&ft=1&f=17926140 This year's historic presidential campaign has given parents repeated opportunities to talk to kids about race. But what are they telling the kids, especially over the past few weeks as the campaign has gotten more intense? And is it a new and tricky topic for most parents?

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]]> Mothers' Panel Tells Parents Take Care of Self The Mocha Moms explain the necessity of parents taking care of themselves. A big part of mom's job description is taking care of other people. But how does she keep taking care of herself? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95687797&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95687797&ft=1&f=17926140 The Mocha Moms explain the necessity of parents taking care of themselves. A big part of mom's job description is taking care of other people. But how does she keep taking care of herself?

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]]> Moms Teach Kids How To Manage Money The ongoing financial crisis is posing some opportunities for parents to teach kids about smart money management. <em>Mocha Moms</em> Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Asra Nomani welcome money coach Alvin Hall, author of <em>Show Me the Money</em>, to discuss teaching youngsters how to become financially sound. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95465839&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95465839&ft=1&f=17926140 The ongoing financial crisis is posing some opportunities for parents to teach kids about smart money management. Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Asra Nomani welcome money coach Alvin Hall, author of Show Me the Money, to discuss teaching youngsters how to become financially sound.

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]]> To Spank Or Not To Spank?: Moms Discuss Discipline Several states still allow paddling in their school districts, and many parents firmly argue that physical discipline of children is the best way to curb bad behavior. Some say it's a form of tough love, others call it child abuse. <em>Mocha Mom</em> Jolene Ivey is joined by pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Corder, author Stacey Patton and activist Paula Flow discuss the fine line between discipline and child abuse. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95207129&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95207129&ft=1&f=17926140 Several states still allow paddling in their school districts, and many parents firmly argue that physical discipline of children is the best way to curb bad behavior. Some say it's a form of tough love, others call it child abuse. Mocha Mom Jolene Ivey is joined by pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Corder, author Stacey Patton and activist Paula Flow discuss the fine line between discipline and child abuse.

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]]> Should Parents Pay Kids For Good Grades? Several school systems are experimenting with a new incentive to help motivate kids to earn better grades: cash. This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Nakelia Field weigh pros and cons of cash incentive programs in schools, and discuss whether they can truly be effective at motivating kids to perform better in classroom. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661955&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661955&ft=1&f=17926140 Several school systems are experimenting with a new incentive to help motivate kids to earn better grades: cash. This week's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Nakelia Field weigh pros and cons of cash incentive programs in schools, and discuss whether they can truly be effective at motivating kids to perform better in classroom.

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]]> Palin Sparks New 'Mommy Wars' Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has re-ignited the debate on what's best for the family: moms who stay at home, or moms who work? This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> Jolene Ivey, Asra Nomani and "Mommy Wars" author Leslie Morgan Steiner are joined by special guest Dad, Bomani Armah to discuss Palin and the public response to her candidacy. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94410253&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94410253&ft=1&f=17926140 Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has re-ignited the debate on what's best for the family: moms who stay at home, or moms who work? This week's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Asra Nomani and "Mommy Wars" author Leslie Morgan Steiner are joined by special guest Dad, Bomani Armah to discuss Palin and the public response to her candidacy.

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]]> Black GOP Moms Discuss Obama, Palin Family Drama <em>Tell Me More</em> continues its coverage of the Republican National Convention with a special edition of the <em>Mocha Moms</em>. Lynda Greene and Renee Amoore, who leads the Pennsylvania Republican Party, explain what the GOP represents for conservative women of color. The moms also discuss news that the party's vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's, unmarried teen-age daughter is pregnant. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94188335&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94188335&ft=1&f=17926140 Tell Me More continues its coverage of the Republican National Convention with a special edition of the Mocha Moms. Lynda Greene and Renee Amoore, who leads the Pennsylvania Republican Party, explain what the GOP represents for conservative women of color. The moms also discuss news that the party's vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's, unmarried teen-age daughter is pregnant.

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]]> Family-Friendly Can Mean Politically Savvy Just in time for the Democratic National Convention, <em>Working Mother Magazine</em> and Corporate Voices for Working Families take a look at lawmakers who support family friendly employment practices — both in legislation and in their personal workplace. This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> discuss the personal and political significance of family-friendly practices. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93973821&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93973821&ft=1&f=17926140 Just in time for the Democratic National Convention, Working Mother Magazine and Corporate Voices for Working Families take a look at lawmakers who support family friendly employment practices — both in legislation and in their personal workplace. This week's Mocha Moms discuss the personal and political significance of family-friendly practices.

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]]> Moms Discuss Teaching Sportsmanship Despite Loss The Olympic Games are throwing a spotlight on how elite athletes respond to winning and losing. However, the challenge of good sportsmanship in the face of loss is something that many parents have to confront regularly, whether their children are playing sports, or competing in spelling bees. This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> discuss teaching kids good sportsmanship, even when they lose. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93731998&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93731998&ft=1&f=17926140 The Olympic Games are throwing a spotlight on how elite athletes respond to winning and losing. However, the challenge of good sportsmanship in the face of loss is something that many parents have to confront regularly, whether their children are playing sports, or competing in spelling bees. This week's Mocha Moms discuss teaching kids good sportsmanship, even when they lose.

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]]> More African-Americans Being Home Schooled For some, the term "homeschooling" might evoke images of conservative Christian families or isolated rural areas. But according to the National Center for Education Studies, the number of African Americans being home schooled is growing. This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> discuss the benefits and challenges of home schooling. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93525804&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93525804&ft=1&f=17926140 For some, the term "homeschooling" might evoke images of conservative Christian families or isolated rural areas. But according to the National Center for Education Studies, the number of African Americans being home schooled is growing. This week's Mocha Moms discuss the benefits and challenges of home schooling.

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]]> Audience Offers Parenting Thoughts, Questions This week's <em>Mocha Moms</em> dig into the <em>Tell Me More</em> mail bag to respond to listener questions and comments about parenting. Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro, Leslie Morgan Steiner and Asra Nomani shed more light on past topics discussed in the segment. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93295657&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93295657&ft=1&f=17926140 This week's Mocha Moms dig into the Tell Me More mail bag to respond to listener questions and comments about parenting. Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro, Leslie Morgan Steiner and Asra Nomani shed more light on past topics discussed in the segment.

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]]> Mocha Moms Talk Manners When it comes to kids in this digital age, have email and text messages replaced old-fashioned "thank you" cards? <em>Mocha Moms</em> Jolene Ivey, Asra Nomani, Leslie Morgan Steiner and guest mom Karen Grigsby Bates discuss how social etiquette is evolving with the new generation. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93019636&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93019636&ft=1&f=17926140 When it comes to kids in this digital age, have email and text messages replaced old-fashioned "thank you" cards? Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Asra Nomani, Leslie Morgan Steiner and guest mom Karen Grigsby Bates discuss how social etiquette is evolving with the new generation.

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]]> CNN Correspondent Joins the Moms Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about her latest contribution to CNN's "Black in America" series. O'Brien joins regular Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Dannette Tucker to talk about the report and its representation of the contemporary black experience. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92769767&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92769767&ft=1&f=17926140 Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about her latest contribution to CNN's "Black in America" series. O'Brien joins regular Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Dannette Tucker to talk about the report and its representation of the contemporary black experience.

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]]> Economic Hardship Can Be Tough For Kids Continuing the program's <em>Cheapskate</em> series, the <em>Mocha Moms</em> share their thoughts about how to keep family financial hardships from traumatizing children. Moms Jolene Ivey, Donna Maria Coles Johnson and Dannette Tucker swap tips on helping kids cope with tough economic times. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92547502&ft=1&f=17926140 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92547502&ft=1&f=17926140 Continuing the program's Cheapskate series, the Mocha Moms share their thoughts about how to keep family financial hardships from traumatizing children. Moms Jolene Ivey, Donna Maria Coles Johnson and Dannette Tucker swap tips on helping kids cope with tough economic times.

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