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Children
March 2011
Offering service: A constant source of happiness
As I was growing up, for me reading was salvation and a way to learn about the world beyond my family and my little town in New Jersey. A voracious reader from as early... More
February 2010
The ramifications of loss can last a lifetime
For many it is impossible to discuss loss, and the ramifications can last a lifetime One the most memorable Saturday morning radio programs of my childhood during... More
February 2010
Schoolyard Bullies
Schoolyard bullying is increasing, and parents and school officials wonder why this is so. Who are these bullies who terrorize the weak and defenseless? We... More
December 2009
Stress can be monumental for special needs families
Parenting is one of the most intense periods of a lifetime and one can never be prepared for all the situations and circumstances that arise. For most parents, their... More
October 2008
How do today's politics affect our children?
Thousands lined the streets, many crying unabashedly as the solemn procession marched up Park Avenue. Confetti papered the air and mingled with tears. I... More
May 2008
The plight of many children:Hanging by a thread
A study released in March by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest multi-sector collaborative dedicated to the well-being of children and youth, found “17 of... More
January 2008
Small lesson, Big difference
Parents take pride when engaging in conversations about their children. They can spend hours sharing a progeny’s accomplishments and never-to-be-forgotten Kodak... More
December 2007
Breathing in school has its risks
Al Gore’s film, “An Inconvenient Truth,” has been successful in raising consciousness about the dangers of global warming. Along with the destruction of the natural... More
September 2007
When affordable child care lost the vote
The year 1971 was slated to become a seminal year for supporters of affordable child care. Advocates concerned about meeting the needs of working parents and ensuring... More
July 2007
Surviving, even growing, on fantasies
Mexican filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro's award-winning film "Pan's Labyrinth" continues to haunt me weeks after viewing. This is not a film for younger children; not... More
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