In Case You Missed It...

We're back in business!!!

In case you missed today's show or if you want to hear it again, the podcast is available for download on Cocoa Mode.com as well as itunes.

All of the links, including Tonya Ladipo's website can be found on the podcast page.

To read the Essence article on blended families, click here. Also, to check out the awesome article written about our friends Ronnie & Lamar Tyler of Black and Married with Kids, click here.

As always feel free to leave your comments below and don't forget to tune into Cocoa Mode in the Eagles Nest, every Thursday at 8:00am ET on XM Channel 169.

In Case You Missed It - Sista's Go Green

Once again I'd like to thank Dr. Majora Carter for sharing her story and expertise with the Cocoa Mode family. I admire her dedication to environmental justice for all. Her story proves that by harnessing the power of community we can bring about all kinds of change. Please take some time to check out her website to discover how you can create change and opportunity in your town.

Also, don't forget to check out Bianca Alexander and her crew over at Conscious Living TV. Learn how a few simple changes to your diet, beauty regimen and energy use can make all the difference in the world.

As always, feel free to continue the discussion below in the comments section.

In Case You Missed It.

A very special thank you to Sharon Dumas Pugh, founder of Full and Fabulous for all of the work she's doing with full figured girls in Detroit and around the country. If you're interested in learning more about Full & Fabulous or better yet, starting a chapter in your town, please visit the website: www.fullnfabulous.com

Also, thank you to Dr. Monica L. Baskin of The University of Alabama at Birmingham for sharing her expertise. Like Sharon, she's dedicated a good portion of her professional career to helping African American and low income families break the cycle of obesity and disease. Remember, this is more than just a cosmetic issue, obesity is a serious health problem facing our entire society.

For more information on how you can help your family stay fit and health, check out these websites:

Mayo Clinic

Health Corps

Kids Health

Feel free to add other resources in the comments section.