Environmental Philosophy For Kids
The Lorax – Teaching children philosophy By Dr. Seuss, Random House Summary The Lorax has gone. But where did he go? The only things left are a sign in the …
A Train Ride Back In Time
A Train Ride Back In Time BY DAVID WARREN Trains were invented to transport things and this past weekend a number of trains transported my wife and I back in …
What Do You Think When You Hear About An Act of Hate?
Every time I hear about another act of hate and violence, I think to myself, the victim of that crime is someone’s child…and so is the perpetrator. BY …
Grandfamilies – Celebrating The Holidays
Grandfamilies – celebrating the holidays For the 2.6 million grandparents raising their grandchildren across the U.S. the holidays can be a time for both …
Why You Want To Be S.A.G.E.
STORY of S.A.G.E. By Beryl Katz, In 1998 as a “stay-at-home” Mom I attended school board meetings regularly to keep in touch with the issues, …
Should Children Attend A Grandparents Funeral?
Should children attend a grandparent’s funeral? BY KAREN L. RANCOURT A young dad recently wanted my advice whether his six-year-old daughter should attend …
Family First Prevention Services Act Is Now Law!
BY JAIA PETERSON LENT Twenty-two years ago, a recent graduate with the Bachelors of Social Work, I was handed one of my first Child Protective Services cases …
Here Are My Thoughts About Separating Children From Their Families
Here are my thoughts In response to our last week’s newsletter, we received many thoughtful responses. We have not deleted or left any out. There were …
My Estrangement Makes Me Feel Like Such A Loser!
“My Estrangement Makes Me Feel Like Such A Loser!” By Joshua Coleman, PhD Estrangement is not only hurtful to parents because of the loss …
Estrangement, Shame and Isolation
Estrangement, Shame and Isolation BY JOSHUA COLEMAN Almost every day I get a call or email from a relieved parent saying, “I thought I was the only one …