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Moms Turn to the Audience for Parenting Thoughts, Questions
August 5, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms dig into the Tell Me More mail bag to respond to listener questions and comments about parenting.

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Mocha Moms Talk Manners
July 29, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms discuss how social etiquette is evolving with the new generation.

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CNN Correspondent Joins the Moms
July 22, 2008 - Award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien talks about her latest contribution to CNN's "Black in America" series.

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Mocha Moms, Inc. Joins National Organizations in Denouncing Fox News Channel
June 16, 2008 - Mocha Moms, Inc. today joined the growing list of national organizations denouncing Fox News Channel’s recent reference to Michelle Obama, wife of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee- Senator Barack Obama, as his “baby mama.”

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Economic Hardship Can Be Tough For Kids
July 15, 2008 - The Mocha Moms swap tips on helping kids cope with tough economic times.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE from the National Institute for Literacy
June 23, 2008



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Moms Discuss How To Protect Kids From Bullies
July 8, 2008 - The Mocha Moms discuss how parents can intervene to keep their kids safe.

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Pros and Cons to Raising Kids in the Big City
July 1, 2008 - The Mocha Moms discuss the challenges and rewards of raising children in the big city.

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Teenage Pregnancy 'Pact' Alarms Parents
June 24, 2008 - The Mocha Moms are joined by author Laura Sessions Stepp and pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Corder to discuss teen pregnancy.

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Moms Discuss Survival Tips for Summer
June 17, 2008 - The Mocha Moms are joined by guest mom Kristen Page-Kirby, editor of Chesapeake Family Magazine, to discuss summer activities.

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Dads Discuss Parenting Tips
June 10, 2008 - Bloggers Jeff Steele, Jason Sperber and Keith Morton share their secrets in this week's special Mocha Dads segment.

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Moms Take on 'Sex and the City'
June 3, 2008 - The Mocha Moms ask what the film Sex and the City says about the culture of women.

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Mocha Moms Talk Parent Training
May 27, 2008 - The Mocha Moms discuss their experience with parent training programs.

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Moms Share Tips for Green Parenting
May 20, 2008 - The Mocha Moms talk about ways to make your family more eco-friendly.

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Mocha Moms Talk Independence
May 13, 2008 - The Mocha Moms join a discussion about just how much independence your kids should have and when they should have it.

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Mocha Moms Share Life Lessons
May 6, 2008 - The Mocha Moms talk about life lessons they learned from their own moms.

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Mocha Moms, Inc. in Reading Today Daily


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Congratulations Southwest Region!
A special message from Dee-Dee Jackson, National President.

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Mocha Moms Talk Milestones
April 29, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms' reflect on their own milestones as parents.

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Mocha Moms Talk Healthy Cooking
April 22, 2008 - The Mocha Moms talk about ways to keep their children at a healthy weight.

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News and Notes from the National Institute for Literacy




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Teaching Kids to Cope with Cops
April 15, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms' are also joined by Millie Perez of the Latin American Youth Center, Sergeant Rosa Quintana of the Atlanta Police Department and author Kenneth Meeks.

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Report of STDs Among Girls Concerns Moms
April 1, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms' join in to discuss this study with pediatrician Dr. Marilyn Corder.

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Call for Abstracts: Black Women's Health Conference
Our national partner, The Black Women’s Health Imperative will be celebrating 25 years of service and advocacy for Black Women’s Health. They are inviting Mocha Moms, Inc. and its members to submit an abstract and attend their conference.

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Author: Your Kids May Be Lying
March 25, 2008 - This week's Mocha Moms' are also joined by Jennifer Lippincott, author of Seven Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You.

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Petition to Get Black Women Coverage on Cable News
George Cook of the website www.letstalkhonestly.com has started a petition to get cable news stations to give more coverage to missing black women.


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Mocha Moms, Inc. Partners with the National Institute For Literacy
Mocha Moms, Inc. and the National Institute for Literacy have launched an innovative partnership to support early literacy and help foster a love of books and reading.

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Making Black History Month Fun for Kids
January 29, 2008 - This week's program includes Mocha Moms' Jolene Ivey, Cassandra Burrell and Aisha Ortiz.

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Science/Medicine Scholarships for Minoriity Women
AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine is a national program designed to recognize, reward and support African-American and Hispanic women who have a genuine ambition to pursue a career in science and medicine.

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National Institute for Literacy to Partner with Mocha Moms
The Institute and Mocha Moms will kick off a yearlong, national “Take Your Child to the Library Day” campaign to help foster a love of books and reading; and to encourage at least 500 children in each of the target cities to apply for library cards.


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S.C. Moms Discuss Health Care, '08 Elections
January 22, 2008 - S.C. Moms Discuss Health Care, '08 Elections. This week's program is joined by the Columbia, SC Mocha Moms chapter.

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Mocha Moms: What's on the Table?
January 15, 2008 - Case of D.C. Mother Shocks Community. This week's Mocha Moms are joined by Dr. Kevin Williams, a psychiatrist, to discuss the importance of community intervention.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE: January 3, 2008
From the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)

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Moms and Their Kids: What is the Meaning of Christmas?
December 25, 2007 - Broadcast from National Public Radio program "Tell Me More with Michel Martin" and guest's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Joshua McFarland and Alexandra Figaro.

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Moms: What if Your Santa Ain't Pink?
December 18, 2007 - Broadcast from National Public Radio program "Tell Me More with Michel Martin" and guest's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Aisha Ortiz and Cheli English Figaro.

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Report: Being 'Unmarried with Children' Increasingly Popular
December 11, 2007 - Broadcast from National Public Radio program "Tell Me More with Michel Martin" and guest's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey and Asra Nomani.

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Specialist Discusses Infertility Among Men, Women
December 4, 2007 - Broadcast from National Public Radio program "Tell Me More with Michel Martin" and guest's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey and Cheli English-Figaro.

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Moms Discuss Teen Driving Safety
November 27, 2007 - Broadcast from National Public Radio program "Tell Me More with Michel Martin" and guest's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Davina McFarland .

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SuperDad
"What's it Like to Be a Dad Today?" We hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads.



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The American Prospect Highlights PK-3
In a Special Report, "Life Chances: The Case for Early Investment in Our Kids," The American Prospect highlighted the need to sustain the investment in children's Prekindergarten education to support strong Third Grade outcomes.



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Call to Action: Giving Thanks for Our Covenant Children
If think your child or a child you know and love is a "Covenant Child," share their stories. A new story will be selected weekly to be featured on The Covenant website.

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Parent Magazine Newsletter
See the latest Parent Magazine Newsletter which includes Week 3 of the Busy Mom's Guide to the Holidays, The Key to Holiday Weight Control and more.



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Mocha Moms, Inc. Participates in America's Promise Alliance National Forum
America’s Promise Alliance Holds 100 Best Communities for Young People National Forum in Washington, D.C. (October 2007)

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African-American Women & Where They Stand
"NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams" Special Five-Part Series To Air Beginning On Monday, November 26. Tune in!!!

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McDonald's® Moms share final thoughts
Mom's Quality Correspondents, including one of our own Mocha's from the San Fernando Valley Chapter, discuss their perceptions, misperceptions and more.

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African-American Marriage Campaign Contest
The National Fatherhood Initiative is launching a national public service campaign geared toward African American males.

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National Conference Information and Updates
Important information for all Mocha's regarding the upcoming 2007 National Conference.
August 3-4

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Mocha Moms Response to Don Imus
Mocha Moms, Inc. Joins National Organizations in Denouncing Recent Comments by Radio Personality Don Imus

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