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Tips To Help Transition Back Into School
Summer is the time for sun and fun as well as, loosey-goosey schedules for the whole family. Then, before you know it, it’s time to set the alarm and get back-to-school. Sure you’ve got all the supplies bought, but are you really ready for that first day? There are some simple things you can do…
A Poem on Motherhood – “I Do Mom Things”
The other day, just after I seasoned my chicken wings for stew, a poem popped out of nowhere and landed in my thoughts.
What We Need to Tell Our Daughters (And Sons) About the UVA Rape Story
It’s a natural parenting instinct: to shield your kids from the brutal details of sexual assault. But if you haven’t yet talked to your kids about rape, now is the perfect time. Here are some facts: 80% of rape victims are under age 30. 44% are under age 18. Roughly two-thirds of rape victims know…
Dee Dee Ricks: My Battle with Breast Cancer
Ill never forget the moment I heard, You have cancer. My only thought was Oh my God… my sons are two and five. They will never remember me if I die. I began filming special moments with the boys, such as reading to them, going to the park anything so that they would have these moments if I died.
Tips to Help Parents Prevent Bullying
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? While the stories of bullied children are nearly enough to scare parents into following our children around everywhere, we know this isnt the answer. Instead, we must model, teach and guide our children to be kind, inclusive, empathic changemakers.