Mommyhood Matters recently spoke with comedienne Kim Whitley, who had some great advice for parents doing it solo. “Build your village,” the single mom said. “Get all your friends and cousins and family members and ask for help.” Whitley would know. The star suddenly became a parent when the young girl she was mentoring gave…

Twenty children in Washington, D.C. have good reason to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. They were adopted just in time to celebrate the holiday with their new families. The 30th Annual DC Adoption Day ceremony celebrated the joys of adopting or fostering a child. The event featured comedienne, actress and adoptive mom Kym Whitley.     …