What Kids Really Want From Their Parents When people think about what kids want most, the first things that come to mind are often toys, clothes, or gadgets. While children may ask for those things, the truth is much deeper. What kids truly want from their parents is not found on store shelves—it’s found inContinue reading “What Kids really want from their Parents”
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How parents can help kids learn AI- Even on a busy schedule
Life is busy. Between work, school, sports, and everything else, finding extra time can feel impossible. But helping kids learn AI doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a little planning, families can make it part of their weekly routine — just like homework or reading time. Start small. Set aside just one hourContinue reading “How parents can help kids learn AI- Even on a busy schedule”
The Silent Influence:
The Silent Influence: How Adult Behavior Shapes Kids’ Anger When we talk about kids being angry today, it’s eas y to point at video games, social media, or peer pressure. But the truth is, long before a child throws their first tantrum or skips their first class, they’ve been quietly studying the adults around them.AndContinue reading “The Silent Influence:”
Still not Enough!!
Still Not Enough Eight days ago, I shared a post titled Enough is Enough, expressing my concern about the growing violence in our communities—especially in Atlanta. Sadly, since that blog was posted, 40 more people have been shot in the city within just seven days. Six of them lost their lives. That’s nearly one personContinue reading “Still not Enough!!”
What kids want from Their Parents?
What Kids Want Most from Their Parents As parents, we often think about giving our children the best clothes, the latest gadgets, or opportunities we didn’t have growing up. But when it really comes down to it, what kids want most from us isn’t anything money can buy — it’s how we make them feel.Continue reading “What kids want from Their Parents?”
The Unexpected: Being Prepared
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Whether it’s a broken fuel pump, a leaking roof, or a microwave that suddenly stops working—unexpected expenses are part of life. What makes them hard is not just the cost, but the fact that we often aren’t prepared for them. And when we’reContinue reading “The Unexpected: Being Prepared”
Violent Crimes: and Young People
I have spent the past thirty years investigating criminal cases. In my early years, violent crimes were rarely committed by teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. The most serious offenses among this group typically involved stealing cars or breaking and entering. However, a shift began in the early ’90s. I distinctly remember aContinue reading “Violent Crimes: and Young People”
Asset vs. Liability?
Are children an asset or a liability? Children should be considered an asset because an asset holds economic and intrinsic value, while a liability is something that creates disadvantages. I hope parents reading this narrative do not misinterpret its purpose. We should all want our children to be assets, and here’s why. I once heardContinue reading “Asset vs. Liability?”
Being a Single Parent: It’s a Struggle
The challenges faced by young women who become single parents are immense, often setting them on a difficult path that can lead to poverty. These young mothers frequently grapple with limited education, minimal family support, and scarce employment opportunities that can’t sustain a household. Lack of education plays a significant role in this cycle. ManyContinue reading “Being a Single Parent: It’s a Struggle”
Ripple Effect…..
Ripple Effect The values we instill in our children are like stones dropped in water, creating ripples that stretch far beyond the initial splash. When we, as parents, teach our children the importance of investing, education, giving, and helping others, we’re shaping not just their future but the future of generations to come. These valuesContinue reading “Ripple Effect…..”
