20Sep

White Privilege

“Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.” Rosa Parks We all know Rosa Parks as a civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. This courageous act was done […]

01Sep

I Know How You Feel: Raising Empathetic Kids—The Practical Side

Okay, okay. I am the first to admit that I NEVER say to anyone, “I know exactly how you feel.” Each person has a unique personality AND background (family, culture, upbringing, etc.) coupled with specific life experiences. Because of this, I personally do not believe any two people are exactly alike. Moreover, I never pretend […]