Month: February 2019
Joys Of Parenthood
I remember the day I took my first-born home from the hospital like it was yesterday. As we prepared for our departure from the hospital to the real world, I panicked, realizing…
Plastic World
Plastic is all around us. From automobiles to televisions, plastic comprises most of what we use. Can you think of one thing that you use every day that does not contain plastic? …
Flint Art Scene
The Flint Art Scene By James D. Draper If you were to draw a straight line from the Flint Institute of Arts on East Kearsley Street in the Flint Cultural Center area…
Avoid Childhood Obesity
It is a frightening time when we see reports of children taking the same blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes medications as their parents or grandparents. Our fast-paced lifestyle, including poor eating habits…
Mommy Self Love
I’m a new mom! We’ve been blessed with a beautiful, healthy, bouncing baby girl named Harlow Jayne who just turned 6 months old. Motherhood has truly been a wonderful gift, but I’m…
Encouraging Early Learners to Read and Write
Within every child is a young reader and writer waiting to emerge. Parents are most important in encouraging their young children to read and write. Here are some ways for parents to…