In the penultimate episode of the Fathers' Month series, Samantha and Ola sit down with Deola (Voice of Reason) and Femi, two fathers of Black boys.

We reflect on Fathers' Day, bullying, and briefly discuss some tips on raising Black boys in the UK.

Also mentioned: Abraham Adeyemi @abeislegend, Joseph Ijoyemi www.mrjartclub.com, @midesmusic, @suyaspotuk.

Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces

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In this episode Samantha and Ola have a conversation with special guest Shardae about the importance of their fathers.

We celebrate black fathers in particular on Fathers' Day!

Also mentioned: Corporate stylist @zeinab_ozigi.

Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces

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In today's episode, Samantha and Ola sit down with online platform, 'Men Is Everything OK?', to discuss men's well-being and mental health.

*TRIGGER WARNING* - we discuss themes of self-harm and suicide in this episode. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please visit www.samaritans.org or call 116123 for free (UK only), or seek urgent medical attention.

Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces

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This episode kicks off the Fatherhood Month on SOBP podcast, where we dedicate every episode in the month of June to discussing Black British Fatherhood.

On this episode, Samantha and Ola have a chat with Elliott Rae, the founder of the popular parenting site for men: www.MusicFootballFatherhood.com .

Follow Elliott on Twitter and Instagram: @MFFonline_

Emma Dabiri's new book, Don't Touch My Hair https://amzn.to/2W1YK0c

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On this episode, Samantha and Ola discuss Black representation in children's literature and the importance of Black children seeing a diverse range of characters in their books.

 

See below for links to the books we discuss on the episode:

Pre-School and early readers:

- Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters amzn.to/2JvcYoQ

- What About Adjoa? By Rachel Buabeng amzn.to/2WgRTEq

- Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne amzn.to/2EoX8YG

- You Can Do Anything by Akala amzn.to/2WdLTMz

- The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Rachel Isadora amzn.to/2LYymVx

- Riley Can Do Anything by The Ella Riley Group amzn.to/2LYOMx7

- The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes by Julia Donaldson amzn.to/2JtHJdH

Pre-teen/Young Adult:

- Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman amzn.to/2LWp9Np

- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou amzn.to/2Wffmpy

- The Clubhouse Mysteries Collection by Sharon M Draper amzn.to/2VRXCkM

- Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi amzn.to/2Ek5d0y

- The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Soulja amzn.to/2VAyv0J

Books for the parents:

- The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and your children will be glad that you did) by Philippa Perry amzn.to/2VRyb2L

- The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss amzn.to/2WdFFwl

 

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This week, Samantha and Ola discuss their C-section experiences in support of C-section Awareness Month.

Includes:

- C-Section stats

- Our pregnancy stories

- Our birth plans

- Our C-section experiences and recovery

- Black British inspirations for the week

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Welcome to the first episode of the Shades of Black Parenting Podcast, hosted by Samantha and Ola, two mothers raising Black children in the UK.

Samantha is a doctor, researcher and the writer behind the webseries 'Life of Hers', and the blog samanthachioma.com. Ola is an operations manager in creative real estate, and an Instagram Mummy Blogger.

Episode 1:

- Introduction

- What to expect from future episodes

- Maintaining African culture and traditions within our families

- Giving our children African names

- Black British parenting inspirations for the week

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Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces