Mocha Manual - Parenting and Pregnancy Tips for Black Mothers

Welcome to Mocha Manual, the most comprehensive online resource for Black mothers. We want you to be empowered and inspired to be a powerful parent and raise happy, confident kids. We know the unique issues, fears and concerns you face raising our Black babies into strong Black women and men, turning our brown bundles of joy into future presidents, doctors, artists, and CEO’s and Mocha Manual is with you every step of the way. MochaManual.com provides Black parents with knowledge and guidance through articles and media that address pregnancy and motherhood from a point of view that’s all you. Our mission is simple: every black child needs a powerful parent. And every Black mom needs her own space to read and discuss articles, stories and how-to guides about black parenting and living your best life that were created specifically with them in mind. Welcome to your world.

No matter what your parenting situation is, you’ll find something for you if you browse through the pages of Mocha Manual. Articles written by experts in our pregnancy section will guide you from conception, through all three trimesters and delivery. Single moms will find articles on how to raise a child alone, how to foster a healthy relationship with your baby’s father, as well as how to take care of yourself while dealing with all the new responsibilities that come along with being a mother. There is also advice for entrepreneur moms on how to succeed in the business world and at the same time maintain a healthy household. And we know that you’re still a sassy woman even though you’re a mom, so there’s great advice on sex and love after pregnancy, as well as fashion tips for black mothers and mothers-to-be. Leading black beauty experts share their wisdom about skin care and that is especially catered to you.

Go ahead and look through our site. We are sure that, in Mocha Manual, you will find a wealth of resources, news, and advice that will enrich your life as you live the fabulous mommy life. And while you’re here, take some time to pamper yourself a bit. After reading through our expert’s fashion and make-up tips head over to our shop and find unique products that celebrate “us” in pregnancy and “us” as new babies, including Kimberly Seals-Allers’ Mocha Manual books.

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• OUT & ABOUT: Lance Gross, Forest Whitaker, & Mel B. 13 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am

  Looks like Mel B. went ahead and turned her side fade into a side complete baldy.  She popped up on the red carpet for her friend’s event at Ceaser’s Palace in Vegas last night with her UK homie Leona Lewis.  And showed off her extra shaven look.And this week, Lance Gross and Forest Whitaker hit [...]

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• Called From The Suburbs To A Haitian Mountaintop 13 Mar 2010 | 10:11 am

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• I ♥ Keith Olbermann—Like, Seriously. 11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm

  Food for thought. Just press play and thank me—and especially him—in the comments. Have a fantastic weekend!