SOL Hell and the Stress in Education

SOL Hell and the Stress in Education

It’s that time of year.  Most parents get a little irate when they hear their child say a not-so-nice 4-letter word.  But there are 3-letters that’s getting a lot of adults in a tizzy right now!  S – O – L And while some might might equate SOL...
It’s Not Fair

It’s Not Fair

Every parent has heard this:  “It’s not fair!!!” and it’s a million and one things this statement can be a response to:  being told to go to bed early, or that they can’t play video games, or have a friend over, etc.  Recently I heard my...
Every Woman Needs Encouragement

Every Woman Needs Encouragement

Is it selfish of me to want someone to encourage me?  As I am a mom, I am often found in the role of the encourager.  Through the years, I’ve encouraged little ones to try a new food, to try to ride their bike without training wheels, to try a new skill, a new...
The Callback

The Callback

There are some things you WANT to be called back for:  a job interview or an audition and then there are others you DON’T want:  a call to the principal’s office for your child, or to your boss’s office after a disagreement with a co-worker. I...
Barbie’s new body type

Barbie’s new body type

So Barbie now has a new body type.  It made news back in January (see this link) and while I wanted to write about it then, time eluded me.  So I’m going to enjoy a little bit of time, sitting to write now. So why is Barbie’s body type important?  IS it...