Is This Your Child’s School?

Greetings, Have you ever stopped to digest the sight of your child walking into school in the morning regardless of their age, and took a few seconds to really decipher the very message of that realization?  One message that was clear to me while…

What’s on Your Child’s Classroom Bookshelf?

Greetings, Recently in recognition of Black History month /(year), I have had the opportunity to speak to elementary and middle school students about some of the countless significant contributions of Black Americans.  Regardless of the school’s ethnic composition, location, or grade level the looks…

Back Together!

Hello Everyone, As you know, my blog page has been inoperable since November of last year, and the mere words “missing you” do not begin to capture both my sadness and disappointment of not being able to fully connect with you over these past few…

Thankfulness

Greetings! Today, officially known throughout America as Thanksgiving Day, commemorates the beginning of what is designated the holiday season.  Recognizing individual preferences, differences, and beliefs, I thought to share some thoughts on what gratitude means to me. As a single parent who can now…

What Are You Dropping Off At School?

Greetings, Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity and pleasure to visit several middle schools. The last time I was in an elementary school was when I would “pop” in to check on my two precious nephews just to get a…

Do You Know The Signs of Domestic Violence?

Greetings! October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so I would like to take a few  minutes to talk to you regarding the dangers and harm of abuse. When I was studying for my undergraduate degree it was required that all students…

Goodbye Summer, hello Fall

Greetings Moms and Dads! The end of the school year, weather going from warm to hot and humid, full vegetation including flowering plants, skunks, mosquitoes, longer hazy days, the sound of neighborhood ice-cream trucks, camping, and of course one of my top favorite things…

Is Your Child Prepared for Puberty?

Greetings, Are you having a good summer?  I surely hope so! Some single moms and dads might have a son or daughter who is quickly approaching what is referred to as Puberty.  Puberty marks a major milestone in a child’s life as their body…

My Love Of the Oceanfront, Keeping Your Family Safe!

Greetings! This is the perfect time of year for water fun wherever you live. Whether it is the beach, oceanfront, family or community swimming pool, there is something special about swimming whether we can swim or not!   So, I want to both remind…