Article Archives: Articles by Angela Scott

Angela D. Scott lives in the Los Angeles area and is the Special Sections Editor, L.A. Parent. This professional writer is a single mother of two daughters, Shani and Samara. Angela invites you to write to her at shaniadura@netzero.net.




Parenting Solo Columns

:: March 24, 2005. Soup for the Solo Parent. How am I ever going to make it? Am I doing the right thing? Is this situation ever going to get better? Oftentimes, when suffocating in seemingly overwhelming emotions, a good book is the best remedy. For parenting solo folks, I highly recommend, Chicken Soup for the Single Parent's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Laurie Hartman and Nancy Vogl. Released this past February, this title is already a hot commodity. >more

:: Clean-Up Batter. In baseball, the main job of the “clean-up batter” is to fix what went wrong during his team’s time at bat. Now, consider the relationship between that batter and the single parent. It’s the single mom who nurtures her broken-hearted son longing to see his dad. It’s the single dad who balances a budget, plays parent taxi and finds respite, while looking for tips on raising a ‘tween girl. more

:: August 1, 2004. Superkids. I'm now in the midst of preparing my family's schedule for this upcoming school year. In the past, my girls and I enjoyed participating in lots of extracurricular activities. more

:: June 1, 2004. Beyond the School Bell. It's a well-known fact that children perform better in school when their parents are actively involved. I make it a point every year to introduce myself to my children's teachers. more

:: No More Options. I’m currently working on treatment for my 4 year-old Samara, who is suffering from an acute case of NMP, a condition I coined as “New Millennium Parentingitis.” What’s that you ask? According to several of my closest friends and family members, New Millennium Parentingitis is a complex developmental plight that typically appears during the first three years of life, and if left untreated, can last a lifetime. >more

:: Juggle Life. I’ve survived two o’clock feedings, midnight emergency room trips and first day of school jitters – alone. I too, have experienced those days where if one mo’ child or adult needs me for something or even looks my way and acts like they need me, I’ll … >more


Other Articles by Angela Scott

March 4, 2005. Kickin’ It: Major League Soccer All-Star Cobi Jones Shares His Victories. Ask any child what sport he or she enjoys watching, and chances are soccer falls short on the “top list.” While becoming a professional soccer player may not be the dream sport that an American child aspires to one-day join, it is the national pastime in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. Known as the other “football” in most parts of the world, soccer remains the number-one spectator sport in the world. >more

January 15, 2005. Movie Review: "Are We There Yet?". Angela Scott interviewed actor Ice Cube about his just-released movie, "Are We There Yet?" (rated PG), also staring Nia Long. Read the review.

November 1, 2004. Da Boom Crew Rockets into Space, review by Angela Scott. So the intro begins for "Da Boom Crew," the latest animated adventure airing Saturday mornings on WB Kids! Coming from the gifted hands of Bruce W. Smith, creator of "The Proud Family" and director of "BeBe’s Kids," it’s no wonder this show provides real kids from the streets comically navigating through life’s misadventures. Read the review.

October 6, 2004. The Main Ingredient Begins with Family. While front man for the soul group "The Main Ingredient," Cuba Gooding evoked tale-true emotions in chart-topping hits such as “Everybody Plays the Fool” and “Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely.” Younger audiences hear Gooding’s soft tenor voice sampled on Alicia Keys' Billboard hit, “You Don’t Know My Name.” more

June 23, 2004. Have a Safe Swim. Just as the mercury rises due to the weather’s sizzling temperatures so does the nationwide number of childhood drowning in home pools. more

April 2, 2004. Discovering the "Ahh!!" in Spa. Well, I did it! I finally treated myself to a spa day. This is both a feat and pleasure for any mom. But, when you’re a single mom living on a budget like me, spending a day at the spa becomes a dream come true. more

February, 23, 2004. Hearing Screenings for Newborns. Nearly 2 in every 1,000 children are born in the U.S. with severe to moderate hearing loss. The Universal Newborn Hearing Legislation created policies in 1998 to ensure that babies would get a healthy start in life. more

February 16, 2004. Big Boned Kids and Childhood Obesity: The New Crisis in Black America. Overweight children are the new victims of heart attacks, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Those big Sunday meals of fried chicken, ham hocks and greens, hot water cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams and apple pie doesn’t end there. more

February 16, 2004. 12 Things A Parent Can Do To Help Her or His Child Be More Physically Active. more

February 16, 2004. Behavior Warning Markers: Is Your Child at Risk for Obesity? more

February, 16, 2004. AD/HD: Uncovering Cultural Myths for Greater Understanding and Treatment Options. “Girl, they trying to tell my that Jamal has AD/HD! Now, I know my son has problems staying focused in class, but that’s because he gets bored easy. Yeah, I always have to get on him about homework and stuff, but that’s because he’s busy. I’mma have to let his principal know that she ain’t medicating my child!” So often, this conversation repeats itself in many black households today, where more families are faced with the reality of coping with their child’s diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder known as AD/HD. Unfortunately, many more questions are left unanswered because of stigmas and labels. more

January 23, 2004. Bouncing Back to History. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, our rich heritage aka Black History became a legacy to be celebrated by all Americans – not just black Americans. more

June 1, 2003. The Judge Makes a Ruling on Fatherhood. True to his TV persona, Joe Brown aka “Judge Joe Brown, the no-holds barred presiding judge” is a man who sets you straight – whether you ask for the correction or not. more

March 31, 2003. Kids Train to be Fit For Life. Billy Blanks, known to workout buffs as “Mr. Tae Bo,” is not just another fitness trend. more

February 1, 2003. What's Wrong with Old School Parenting? As a child of the 1970s whose parents had roots in Louisiana and Oklahoma, I clearly recall having to make the trip to my front yard twice to break off a switch from our towering tree -- picked especially for my lil’ behind. more

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