Calvina Ellerbe Ph.D.

About

Calvina Ellerbe, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Pembroke, is a scholar of the family. She blends roles as an award-winning educator, parenting expert, and a devoted mother of five. Ellerbe offers practical insights, motivational wisdom, and a genuine connection that resonates with people from all walks of life.

Recent Posts

How to Choose the Ideal Partner for Parenthood

The first and most important parenting decision a future parent can make is who to parent with. This is one choice that is too important to be left up to chance.

The Rise of Homeschooling: The Confessions of an Educator

A Personal Perspective: One educator shares why she chose to homeschool her children even though she believes in the education system.

How to End Sibling Rivalry

Examine the many strategies for raising siblings who become friends for life. Celebrating their differences is key!

How to Raise Health-Conscious Children

Humans do not need dietary sugar.

Welcome to Modern Parenting, Where Rules Must Have Reasons

Parents should understand why past strategies don't work and break down new strategies to raise children who thrive.

Parents should understand why past strategies don't work and break down new strategies to raise children who thrive.

4 Hidden Barriers to Parental Enjoyment

Recognize the silent threats to positive parenting so you can overcome them.

Recognize the silent threats to positive parenting so you can overcome them.

How to Raise Emotionally Resilient Children

Learn the fundamentals of raising children who thrive at emotional resilience.

Learn the fundamentals of raising children who thrive at emotional resilience.