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?”

Why I Blog!!

Why I Blog I was inspired by powerful voices like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Les Brown, and later Dr. Boyce Watkins. Each of these individuals came from different walks of life, but they all shared a passion for uplifting the underserved—those living in poverty, those mistreated by the justice system,Continue reading “Why I Blog!!”

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”

The Danger of Assumptions: Why we must seek the Truth

The Danger of Assumptions: Why We Must Seek the Truth Assumptions are beliefs we accept as true without proof. They shape our decisions, influence our interactions, and can sometimes lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. While assumptions may seem harmless, they can have serious consequences when they are based on incomplete or inaccurate information. One recent experienceContinue reading “The Danger of Assumptions: Why we must seek the Truth”

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”

Violence: It MUST Stop …

Violence: It Must Stop Every day, headlines bring us face-to-face with acts of violence—whether in our communities, on a global scale, or behind closed doors. From physical altercations to organized crime, abuse, and even emotional harm, the cost of violence is felt deeply across every corner of society. Its impacts ripple outward, affecting not onlyContinue reading “Violence: It MUST Stop …”

Violent Crime: Understanding the Causes and seeking Solutions.

Violent Crime: Understanding the Causes and Seeking Solutions Violent crime continues to be a significant concern for communities across the world, leaving behind lasting impacts on individuals and society as a whole. Whether it’s a surge in homicides, assaults, or robberies, the rise of violent crime creates a ripple effect that touches many aspects ofContinue reading “Violent Crime: Understanding the Causes and seeking Solutions.”

Dear Young Mother’s

Dear Young Mother’s Parenthood is and should be the happiest moment for new parents.  Becoming a parent means  tremendous responsibility, and sacrifice as well as a support system. Unfortunately for most young mother’s, the care for their child or children will surely have to be handled by the mother. Through the years, I’ve witnessed youngContinue reading “Dear Young Mother’s”

Cell Phones

Cell Phone Distractions  In our previous article, we discussed ways to make our home safe, and today’s narrative will focus on a major distraction (Cell Phones)  Cell phones have their useful purpose; however, misusing a cell phone can have dire consequences! According to a study done by Virguez Law Group, using cell phones while drivingContinue reading “Cell Phones”