Attorney Nakita Blocton is back on the line answering people’s child custody and child support questions. A young lady calls up and details her situation; she says she and her husband have shared custody of their children, but when they go over to their father’s house every other weekend, he constantly puts them in danger. […]

A woman calls up Spirit and with some questions about her two-year relationship with a man who she suspects of still being involved in some capacity with his baby mama. She feels as though his attentions are split in a way that goes beyond parenting the same child with her, and asks for Spirit’s advice. […]

A blended family is a beautiful thing when all the communication is happening freely. A woman with three kids ,who has just recently gotten married to a man with three kids, is having a bit of difficulty uniting the home. Issues like these, Spirit says, are totally common when two people and their kids from […]

In this day and age, a lot of parents aren’t too keen on spanking their kids anymore. As a parent who is also receptive to the change in the times, Special K shares some special tips for punishing your kids without spanking them, so they can still be properly disciplined and understand the difference between […]

Rickey Smiley discusses what he experienced with The Rickey Smiley Foundation as it provided free haircuts and school supplies to young students on the way to school. He reflects on the moment when he noticed a woman who is a mother to six kids outside of the grocery store, troubled by her inability to buy […]

A former football player and wife were shot and killed by their 16-year-old son. Rickey Smiley was struck by the tragedy and wanted to say a few words to parents out their who are working hard to provide for their children. While this heartbreaking occurrence should seem like something that doesn’t happen often, Rickey has […]

Rickey Smiley shares his impassioned response to news the 16 year-old-son of retired NFL linebacker Antonio Armstrong shot and killed both of his parents. Rickey discusses the warning signs that would show in a child who is capable of carrying out such a monstrous act. He draws on his previous experience raising children to explain […]

Bernice Jenkins has an announcement about some new regulations for the baptizing of children who are overweight. There have been problems in the past, but these new rules should make the baptismal experience better for everyone involved. Listen to the audio player to hear more details in these Church Announcements! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get the […]

  Rickey Smiley talks about the episode last night of “Rickey Smiley For Real.” Smiley explains how he raises his kids to be responsible and not lie to him. Listen to Rickey talk about his parenting skills and how they’re helped him keep his kids on track. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The […]