education
Those of Us Living In Fear Need To Speak Up!
Billboard campaign against the extreme ideal in fashion of stick-thin models, resulting in further distorted body images and eating disorders of all kinds.
In a previous post, I discussed the media fury that erupted over the bullying of a school bus driver in Greece, New York, and the public outcry… Continue reading
Stuart Graduated!
Yesterday was a good day. As hard as it was for me to get past the anxiety to get there, and work through it once there, I was really glad I managed to attend my son’s graduation ceremony – especially when he gave me a big hug later and thanked… Continue reading
My Son Teaches Me About Future Technologies
After school today, Stuart excitedly told me to go online to the Youtube.com site because there were a couple of videos I “just had to see.”
He always has enjoyed his ‘Science and Technology’ class and now I can see why. His teacher had shown these videos showcasing present and… Continue reading
The “Push-Pull” Challenge of Raising Teenagers
Erin's Graduation
There is nothing harder – or more rewarding – than raising our kids to be compassionate, responsible, independent adults. I had thought the toddler years were hard, but they had nothing on parenting teens.
I can see them constantly struggle with the need to be independent, make their… Continue reading
