Curls and convo 2024
ERI is the nonprofit partner for Curls and Convo. Mygani’s signature Curls and Convo event was created to instill the value of self-confidence in women + girls of color regardless of their hair texture or skin complexion. The event includes a panel discussion, hairstyling demos, swag bags filled with hair products and a historical convo […]
The Power of Praising Your Child
The Power of Praising Your Child As a parent, you most likely want to raise your child to be happy, confident, and successful. One of themost effective ways to nurture these qualities is through genuine and heartfelt praise. Acknowledgingyour child’s greatness and commending their actions can have a positive and lasting impact on their self-esteem […]
10 Effective Tips to Decrease Your Kids’ Screen Time This Summer
10 Effective Tips to Decrease Your Kids’ Screen Time This Summer Written By: Madison B. Now that summer 2023 is in full swing, there are so many things to do; from binge watching our favorite shows, to playing our favorite video games for hours on end, and staying up to date with everything on Instagram, […]
How to Be a Nurturing Parent
There are many things in life that need to be nurtured. For instance, house plants need to be taken special care of to thrive. Whether it is a succulent that doesn’t need much water but plenty of sunlight, or a bird’s nest fern that is high maintenance and needs lots of moisture and humidity; a […]
2022 JIW Game Day Recap
A new year of the Journey Into Womanhood program began with a day of family fun and games this past Saturday. Empowerment Resources Inc. put on a game day and open house for this year’s JIW program, where 60 people were in attendance. Those who attended were able to learn about the program and meet […]
Welcome to Nurturing Parenting Programs®
Empowerment Resources Inc. is dedicated to “strengthening families” by offering Nurturing Parenting Programs®. This Evidence-based program, supports and encourages parents and caregivers to raise their children in a supportive environment, while acknowledging the challenges and stresses of parenting. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes and they cycle through 8 topics (feel free to attend one or all 8).
ERI Continues to Strive after Global Pandemic
One year ago, we all received unthinkable news that would reshape the way we live. At Empowerment Resources, we made sure to keep a close watch on things as they progressed. We had multiple planning meetings with our leadership team to learn best practices. We wanted to make sure we found the safest ways to […]
A Different Kind a Mother’s Day?
Like many holidays in 2020, this will be a Mother’s Day we probably won’t forget. This Mother’s Day some of us will have to practice social distancing from our elderly mothers and grandmothers. We won’t be going to the Mother’s Day brunch or having a fancy Mother’s day dinner at that packed favorite restaurant. We […]
Guest Post: Exposing Children to New Experiences
Mom Blogger and Journey Into Womanhood alumna, Jasmine shares a few tips for parents on the importance of exposing children to new experiences. Children Become What They See A lot of who we are as adults stems from our childhood experiences. Our parents, neighbors and friends shape how we interact with others. Our environment and neighborhoods shape how we view the world. And our education shapes our perspective of the future. As a parent it is important to ensure your child is well rounded in their interactions and experiences. This includes exposing them to different cultures, foods and environments in a way that allows them to learn and grow. It is also essential to expose your children to books, movies and activities featuring people who look like them. Representation gives children even more hope in reaching for the stars. “Children become what they see, make sure you’re showing them something worthwhile. “ I recently had the opportunity to meet Sonia Manzano who played […]
Communication Tips For Parents By: Elexia Coleman-Moss
How many times have we heard communication is key? In this busy world that we live in I heard from parents and teens that communication is difficult because of time or because of communication barriers. I often encourage the parents that I work with to take time out to communicate with respect with their children. […]