Thanksgiving is a great time for some lighthearted humor. 😂 Thanksgiving Quotes - "I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage." - Erma Bombeck - "A good many of my firmest convictions have been washed away in a stream of gravy." - E.B. White - "Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants." - Kevin James - "What we're really talking about is a wonderful, colorful, messy, hearty, and delicious feast... a truly happy and memorable meal that will leave you in a food coma." - The Pioneer Woman - "The Thanksgiving meal is a huge production that ends in an entire family in a food coma, which is not unlike a crime scene." - Jim Gaffigan 🦃 Thanksgiving Jokes Turkey Trouble - Q: Why did the turkey get kicked out of the band? - Q: Why did the turkey cross the road? - Q: What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? That sounds like fun! Thanksgiving is a great time for some lighthearted humor. Here are some funny Thanksgiving quotes and jokes: 😂 Thanksgiving Quotes - "I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage." - Erma Bombeck - "A good many of my firmest convictions have been washed away in a stream of gravy." - E.B. White - "Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants." - Kevin James - "What we're really talking about is a wonderful, colorful, messy, hearty, and delicious feast... a truly happy and memorable meal that will leave you in a food coma." - The Pioneer Woman - "The Thanksgiving meal is a huge production that ends in an entire family in a food coma, which is not unlike a crime scene." - Jim Gaffigan 🦃 Thanksgiving Jokes Turkey Trouble - Q: Why did the turkey get kicked out of the band? - Q: Why did the turkey cross the road? - Q: What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? Feast & Family Fun - Q: What's the best way to stuff a turkey? - Q: What's something you have in common with a turkey on Thanksgiving? - Q: What key won't open any doors? - Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?

On a scale from 1–10, what’s your money mood today— 1 = “Whew, I’m struggling.” 10 = “Baby I’m booked and busy.” 🧩 Activity 1: “What’s Your Money Goal?” Grab a pen or your phone. Write down your #1 money goal for the next 90 days. Examples: - Pay off a bill - Start a business - Fix your credit - Make an extra $500 a month - Save for a car/apartment Share your goal in one sentence. Everyone else responds with: “You got this!”

1. Explain Racism Honestly Without Traumatizing Them Talking to teens about racism is important but how you frame it matters. You want to help them understand systemic bias, discrimination, and prejudice without overwhelming them. How to do it: - Use age-appropriate language: Avoid graphic details for younger teens; instead, explain racism in ways they can relate to, like unfair treatment at school or in media. - Focus on facts, not fear: Highlight examples from history or current events but emphasize that they have power and agency. - Encourage questions: Let your teen ask “Why?” and “How?” and answer honestly while keeping a calm tone. - Reassure safety and worth: Remind them that they are valued, capable, and loved, even in a world with bias. Outcome: They learn the reality of racism without feeling hopeless or unsafe. 2. Teach Safety and Awareness Without Instilling Paranoia It’s crucial for teens to understand how to protect themselves and navigate unsafe situations—but too much fear can cause anxiety or hypervigilance. How to do it: - Teach strategies, not fear: Role-play scenarios, like what to do if confronted by law enforcement or a biased adult, without framing the world as constantly dangerous. - Encourage situational awareness: Simple actions like trusting their instincts, staying in safe spaces, or having a trusted adult to call are empowering, not frightening. - Balance reality with confidence: Point out positive examples of Black resilience and success in their communities alongside potential challenges. Outcome: They gain practical safety skills while feeling in control, not fearful. 3. Keep Your Teen Confident and Empowered Understanding racism and safety is important but your teen also needs to feel strong, proud, and capable in their identity. How to do it: - Highlight achievements: Share stories of Black excellence, activism, and everyday victories. - Encourage self-expression: Support them in embracing their culture, style, talents, and voice. - Provide tools for coping and advocacy: Teach problem-solving, resilience, and ways to respond to bias constructively. - Model empowerment: Show calm, confident responses to discrimination in your own life—they learn by observing.

Raising a Black son today comes with unique challenges, joys, and responsibilities. It’s more than teaching him how to read or ride a bike; it’s preparing him for a world that may not always see him as safe or worthy, while also showing him love, confidence, and pride in who he is. Let’s open the floor: 1. What’s one thing you’ve learned about raising a Black son that surprised you? 2. What are the hardest conversations you’ve had to have with him or know you will have? 3. How do you balance protecting him with letting him experience the world on his own? 4. What strategies, affirmations, or tools have helped you build his confidence and emotional strength? 5. What support do you need as a mother that would make this journey easier? 💬 Share your thoughts, experiences, and advice. Your story could help another mother navigate the same path.

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