The talented and youngest Grammy-award nominee last year, Jamie Grace joins “The James Fortune Show” to talk about her music and upbringing. Listen to this…
As parents age, roles become reversed as their adult children become the caregivers. Sometimes, it’s just providing a quick ride to the store, the way your mother might have driven you before you had your license. Other times, you may find yourself changing the diapers of the person who once changed yours. It may be […]
*After a woman named “Maddy” – also known as Juror B29 in the George Zimmerman trial – publicly stated that he “got away with murder,” one couldn’t help but wonder what was the reaction of the parents of Trayvon Martin to her comment. As we reported, Maddy came forward to tell her story to ABC’s Robin Roberts. The full interview is […]
The parents of Trayvon Martin said they are in shock and disbelief over the verdict that acquitted the man who shot their teenage son. “Is this the intent for the justice system to have for victims,” Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother, said on the Today show Thursday morning. “Trayvon wasn’t doing anything wrong.” “We felt in our […]
As parents age, roles become reversed as their adult children become the caregivers. Sometimes, it’s just providing a quick ride to the store, the way your mother might have driven you before you had your license. Other times, you may find yourself changing the diapers of the person who once changed yours. It may be […]
Pastor Rick Warren and son Matthew Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth between 10 and 19 years of age. However, suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on these signs and […]
On the one-month anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the parents of Anna Marquez Greene, one of the 20 children killed during the attack, are aiming to start a national dialogue through the non-profit group Sandy Hook Promise. Appearing on “Good Morning America” today, Jimmy Greene and Nelba Marquez-Greene spoke of […]
Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing a tragic incident of community violence with children. On Friday we saw a tragedy unfold in an elementary school in Newton, Conn. Here are a few things to help you have this meaningful discussion. Give children honest answers and information. Children will usually […]
As you embrace adulthood, you come to realize what your parents mean. You look at their lives and study the ways they taught you. You find yourself copying their actions and motions. As they age, become ill and die we are left knowing that part of them loves on in us. It may be in […]
Parents who take an active interest in their child’s work and school well-being are one of the biggest contributors to a students’ success. Make it a priority to meet the teacher. Go to your child’s school open house or meet-the-teacher day. Even though time may be short, a few simple steps can show your interest […]
Usually parents are the source of approval (and criticism) for their children’s choice in a significant other, but not anymore! A new website in Britain has placed children in control of finding a mate for their single parents. The website, myLovelyParent, is a new online dating website for people 50 and older. The website was […]
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for […]
