Parenting & Relationships by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2000s (29 books)

Books about adoption, aging parents, babysitting, day care, child care, family activities, family health, family relationships, fertility, marriage, adult relationships, parenting, pregnancy, childbirth, breaking family curses and the like.

Books on the nuclear BLACK family only. Books featuring interracial families with biracial children are not allowed.

No anti-spanking books. No books about "The Struggle" or "trauma" or whatever buzzword du jour that associates black Americans or black parenting with misery and woe.

No self-published. No ebooks. No books about sexuality/feminism/intersectionality. If books explicitly mention religion, it must be Christianity only.

Other Decades:
2020, 2010, 2000, 1990

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1	The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood by Shigeko Ito (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Overcoming the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Young Women by Freeman A. Hrabowski III 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Morning by Morning: How We Home-Schooled Our African-American Sons to the Ivy League by Paula Penn-Nabrit 3.75 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Fighting for Your African American Marriage by Keith E. Whitfield 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Raising Boys to Be Like Jesus by Sharon Norris Elliott (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Pride & Joy: African-American Baby Celebrations by Janice Robinson-Celeste (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Black Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding: by Katherine Barber 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy by Kimberly Seals-Allers 3.93 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Mocha Manual to Military Life: A Savvy Guide for Wives, Girlfriends, and Female Service Members by Kimberly Seals-Allers really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	101 Ways to Help Your Daughter Love Her Body by Brenda Lane Richardson 3.61 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	No-Nonsense Dating: Maximize Your Confidence and Recognize Your God-Given Soul Mate by Ronn Elmore 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	An Outrageous Commitment: The 48 Vows of an Indestructible Marriage by Ronn Elmore 4.27 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Playing with Anger: Teaching Coping Skills to African American Boys Through Athletics and Culture by Howard C. Stevenson Jr. 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	What Brothers Think,What Sisters Know About Sex by Denene and Chiles Millner 3.85 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood by Leonard Pitts Jr. (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Player Slayer: The Pocket Guide to Jamming the Player's Game by Ms. T. 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Team-Spirited Parenting: 8 Essential Principles for Parenting Success by Darlene Powell-Hopson 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Porch Stories: A Grandmother's Guide to Happiness by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black Children's Hair by Michele N-K Collison 3.79 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Mama Rock's Rules: Ten Lessons for Raising a Houseful of Successful Children by Rose Rock 3.68 avg rating — 105 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Don't Make Me Stop this Car: Adventures in Fatherhood by Al Roker 3.33 avg rating — 159 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Big Shoes: In Celebration of Dads and Fatherhood by Al Roker & Friends 3.36 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Discovering African American Art for Children by James Haywood Rolling Jr. 4.39 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	God's Word for the Unmarried Believer by Walk Worthy Press liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Age Ain't Nothing but a Number: Black Women Explore Midlife by Carleen Brice (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.26 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your Destiny by Hill Harper 4.30 avg rating — 1,025 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Oh God!: A Black Woman's Guide to Sex and Spirituality by Susan D. Newman 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	If You Want Closure in Your Relationship, Start with Your Legs: A Guide to Understanding Men by Big Boom 3.33 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	How to Duck a Suckah: A Guide to Living a Drama-Free Life by Big Boom 3.08 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars