When the story first broke about Penn State football defensive coordinator Gerald “Jerry” Sandusky, and his alleged molestation of children, my mind immediately went back in time to when as a young child, I was molested. I think of the children and the pain they will face in the back of their consciousness for the [...]
When the story first broke about Penn State football defensive coordinator Gerald “Jerry” Sandusky, and his alleged molestation of children, my mind immediately went back in time to when as a young child, I was molested. I think of the children and the pain they will face in the back of their consciousness for the [...]
Suicide claims the lives of more than 1,100 college students each year, and each one of those deaths touches us all. Send Silence Packing is a campaign by Active Minds Inc. to promote a dialogue about mental health issues on campus and combat the incidence of student suicide. To learn more, visit: www.activeminds.org/sendsilencepacking. Send Silence [...]
This is from the National PTA, from which I am an active member and past unit President. I fully support what this author has to say. By David G. Bauer As allocations for federal and state education budgets stagnate and decrease, school fundraising is becoming increasingly important. To make up for flagging support from tax [...]
I remember that first time clearly, as we were dropping my daughter off for her voyage into the college years. The experience was just as I expected, and yet nothing close to what I expected. You see, it was not easy for me to have babies, and when they arrived on the planet, I could [...]
As you sat with your child and discussed his or her goals for the upcoming school year, it probably did not occur to you that the goals you have for yourself as a parent are equally important, but they are. What are your goals for this school year? Involve yourself more, or step aside? Either [...]
As summer winds down, and schools across the country gear up for a new school year, it is the perfect time to sit down with your child to discuss goals for the new school year. I can still remember a conversation my dad had with me about second grade. I was scared stiff about entering [...]
To the world, he was a citrus industry giant, and produce pioneer. To our family, he was Uncle Sam. To the rest of the family, he was a brother, a dad, a grandfather (Pop), great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. A true family Patriarch to a large family that included 3 children, 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and [...]
Raising him on his own – Life – The Orange County Register.
It is that time of year again, when your child comes home with the request for conference. This is never a problem, if your child is on task and all seems right with school. But what is a parent to do, when the conference is for problems in school? I know your first reaction is [...]
I have no doubt that when my son received notice that he had to serve a detention, his heart dropped to the floor. He had been doing great at school, and now this tiny bump in the road. How on earth would he explain? Turns out he chose the slippery slope of deception. Seems back [...]
Rich and delicious, and a perfect winter meal. Kids love the creamy taste, and mom loves the added bonus of vegetables. A few cooks notes, before we get started. You can save half of the mixure, and make tetrazzini tonight, and pot pie tomorrow. The mixture is very similar. Another choice if you are a [...]