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How Moms Can Support The Protests From Home
As protests continue around the world following the death of George Floyd, I knew I wanted to do more than just share images on social media, but I struggled to find my place and voice in the movement. As a strong black activist and mom, I felt heavy, again. My community was hurting from the…
Life and Lifeguards
The surreal aspect of getting divorced after 20 years of marriage, during which time you were working frantically and raising three kids maniacally, is that your daily routines stay the same, but just about every second of every day feels strangely new and bizarrely unpredictable. Most days, I feel like a blind woman who has had experimental surgery that successfully restored my sight. I live the exact same life in the exact same world. But …
The New Technology Police
unny, I thought parents and teachers were supposed to keep an eye on our kids.Yet there is a technology company whose mission is to sell schools daily monitoring reports of students’ social media chats. For a fee, the company, Geo Listening, tracks students social media posts. Schools then receive daily reports sorted into the following categories: cyber bullying, despair, hate, crime, vandalism, truancy, and substance abuse.Why? We adults are failing in our efforts …
Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
Utility bills add up to an average of $1,900 for most families in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Lowering your utility bills gives you more money in the budget for other expenses while benefiting the environment by conserving fossil fuels. Some energy-reducing strategies are simple to begin immediately, while others take some time and upfront investment.
Parenting – Keeping Your Cool and Then Some…
Calling out all mothers!! Although, I have to say, even if youre not a mom yet nor even thinking about it (wow, youre smart just joking!!), this has gotta sound entertaining.