"Hey, MJ" Advice Column | Badass Black Girl

Hey, MJ!

Advice Column

“Hey, MJ” is a platform created to foster a meaningful connection between M.J. Fievre and her readers. It offers a forum for open dialogue, personalized advice, and the sharing of collective experiences. The platform's effectiveness is rooted in Fievre's expertise as an author and speaker. Her work, particularly in the "Badass Black Girl" series, showcases her deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by her audience. Her background as an educator and her commitment to empowering young voices further enhance her ability to offer relevant and empathetic responses.

Readers wishing to engage with “Hey, MJ” can send their messages to babg@mangopublishinggroup.com. All queries are treated with confidentiality, ensuring a safe space for honest and open communication.

About M.J.

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Holding On to Memories: A Parent's Emotional Struggle to Donate Kids' Toys

A mother who struggles to part with her children's toys seeks advice on overcoming emotional attachment and decluttering effectively. Hey...

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A Father Uncovers His Daughter's Secret Thoughts in Her Journal

A 12-year-old daughter's journal entries reveal complex feelings about her sexuality, family dynamics, and aggressive thoughts. Hey MJ,...

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Turn Off the Screen and Open a Book: A Parent's Challenge with a YouTube-Obsessed Child

A parent seeks strategies to ignite a love of reading in their 8-year-old son, who currently prefers video games and YouTube. Hey MJ, I'm...

3 min

Racism in the Classroom: A Child's Drawing Sparks Outrage

A parent seeks guidance on addressing a disturbing incident at their community school: A child's offensive drawing raises serious...

3 min

Parental Overload: How to Juggle Teens, Toddlers, Babies, and a Business

An overwhelmed parent seeks advice for balancing the demands of raising a teen, two toddlers, an infant, and pursuing business ventures...

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Estranged Son Returns: A Father's Battle with Trust and Forgiveness

Reconnecting with his estranged son brings old wounds to the surface, challenging this dad's ability to fully trust and forgive. Hey MJ,...

3 min

Caught Between Loyalty and Ambition: The Double Life of a Teacher

A teacher's is torn between ambition and loyalty. Hey MJ, I'm in a bit of a professional and ethical quandary and could use some outside...

3 min

Racism Hits Close to Home: A Parent's Struggle with a Child's Innocent Question

Confronted with his young daughter's exposure to the N-word in school, this dad is grappling with how to explain its significance in an...

3 min

"My son's teacher claims he's aggressive based on his look."

A concerned parent seeks advice, questioning the validity of the observations of her son's teacher. Hey MJ, I'm dealing with a situation...

2 min

Too Young for a Training Bra? A Mother's Dilemma with Her 7-Year-Old's Development

This mother is contemplating the right time for a training bra, seeking advice on how to handle her 7-year-old daughter's developing...

3 min

White Mom, Black Daughter: A Journey Through Hair and Heritage

As a white mother of an adopted black daughter, this reader is navigating the complexities of hair and cultural identity. Hey MJ, I'm...

3 min

Blending Families: When Your Preteen Doesn't See You as an Authority!

This reader has stepped into a new role and is seeking advice on navigating the challenges of being a "step-in" parent to a preteen who...

3 min

When Parental Gossip Destroys Trust: An Adult's Struggle with Childhood Secrets

A reader struggles with a legacy of parental gossip, seeking advice on healing from a childhood overshadowed by a lack of trust and...

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Autistic, Jewish, and Mother to a Mixed Child: A Woman's Search for Community and Understanding

A white, Jewish, autistic mother of a mixed child is navigating the challenges of finding belonging and confronting racism. Hey MJ, I'm...

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Tantrums or Trouble? A Parent's Cry for Help with a 4-Year-Old's Anger Issues!

A parent seeks help for their 4-year-old's anger issues: "How can I guide her through intense emotions and teach respect?" Hey MJ, I'm...

3 min

When Getting Groceries Leads to Handcuffs: A Family's Encounter with Racial Injustice

Racial profiling hits home. A son's traumatic experience while simply retrieving groceries from a neighbor's house leaves his parents...

3 min

Spaghetti Squabble Turns Friendship Sour: Middle School Drama

A grandchild's struggle with peers over something as simple as spaghetti highlights the challenges of adolescent relationships. Hey MJ,...

3 min

Modern Romance: Guiding Teens Through the Complex World of Dating

This parent is tackling the world of dating, seeking practical and thoughtful advice for teens and young adults stepping into their...

4 min

Racial Slurs in the Home: One Family's Struggle with Hate Speech!

Confronted with the challenge of addressing racial slurs used in their stepchildren's other home, this parent is seeking guidance on...

4 min

When Your Own Child Turns Against You: A Parent's Nightmare with CPS

Caught in a whirlwind of false accusations and school issues, this parent is grappling with how to handle their son's manipulative...

3 min

Bullied at School: A Mother's Fight Against Her Sons' Silent Battle

Discovering her sons are facing bullies at school, this mother is wrestling with a mix of fury and helplessness. Hey MJ, I'm reaching out...

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18 and Pregnant: A Family's Struggle with Unexpected News!

Facing a crossroads as her 18-year-old daughter reveals her pregnancy, this reader seeks guidance in this uncharted journey. Hey MJ, I'm...

3 min

I hurt him years ago. And he still blames me for everything that's wrong with him.

In this installment of “Hey, MJ,” one of our readers is dealing with serious guilt. What would you do? 🤔 Hey MJ, At 16, I dated a boy...

3 min

Hum, Which Santa? A Family's Creative Challenge in a Culturally Diverse Household

A parent seeks advice on representing Santa in a multicultural family with adopted and fostered children of different ethnicities. Hey...