Across the U.S., Black parents are shifting their approach to parenting by teaching their children mindfulness, positive affirmations, the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how to prioritize self-care.

"Historically, Black families have carried the weight of grief, resilience, responsibility and survival," said Chanae L. Wood, mother and author of "Where is Skip, Pa?"

"We are often taught to push through and 'be strong' at all costs, but our children deserve to see that strength and vulnerability can coexist," she added.

Wood believes self-care can be simple to apply.

"I've learned that self-care doesn't always have to be big or extravagant; it's often the small things done consistently," said Wood. "For me, that's prayer, moving my body, journaling or simply giving myself permission to rest. I make it visible to my son by naming it out loud."

She said she tells her son when she's going for a walk to clear her head or when she needs quiet time to pray.

"That way he sees that taking care of yourself is normal, necessary and not something to feel guilty about," said Wood.

Through this trend, parents are also taking steps to help children with grief.

"As Black parents, we often don't have the space or language to openly talk about grief in our households," said Wood. "'Where is Skip, Pa?' was written as a gentle tool to start those hard conversations with children. Instead of shying away from the reality of loss, the book gives language that a child can understand, while also creating space for parents to share their own memories."

Wood said she wrote the book to help families identify with what they're feeling and remember their loved ones in healthy ways.

"Children need honesty, but they also need security," she said. "For me, healthy boundaries look like letting my son see my tears, but not placing the weight of my healing on him."

Wood said it is important for children to see their parent's emotions.

"It teaches them empathy," she said.

Some parents are integrating self-care into their daily routines.

"I started educating self-care through our everyday hair care," said Akirashanti "Kira" Boyd, co-founder and co-owner of Curl Centric.

Boyd said she uses words of affirmations while she moisturizes her kids' hair.

"They are not just words, they are seeds," said Boyd. "Every week we write affirmations on a piece of paper and keep them under their pillows and say them every morning after prayer."

She said affirmations ranged from loving themselves to recognizing that their voice matters.

"I have noticed how they glow even by just reading those six words," said Boyd. "I did not have that sort of daily reinforcement growing up, but I want it for them."

Boyd said she also encourages her children to ask for time alone to cool down, just as she does for herself.

When it comes to setting boundaries, parents can focus on social interactions, respect and empathy.

"Having boundaries is one of the healthiest things a person should practice even at an early age, as this will shape how they will carry the weight of the world in the future," said Boyd.

The Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit working to improve child mental health, encourages parents to talk with children about feelings, help them understand rules as protections and teach them to advocate for themselves.

Wood believes that teaching children about self-care and boundaries is an act of breaking cycles.

"It says, you don't always have to pour from an empty cup," said Wood. "You are worthy of rest, of expressing your feelings and of protecting your peace."

Despite generational socioeconomic and systemic barriers, Black parents are embarking on this shift to give their children a more secure, balanced and positive upbringing.