By Oakwood mom Amanda Hoying Two years ago, I made the decision to leave the classroom and become a full time mom. Little did I know what I challenge this was going to be! I envisioned days of arts and … Continue reading
The Choking Game is not a playful activity, but a dangerous way some of America’s young people are using to experience temporary euphoria. I learned about the seriousness of this problem at a presentation given by Scott Metheny, a Pennsylvania … Continue reading
The provocative Time Magazine cover of a three-year old child standing on a chair and sucking on his mother’s breast is yet another example of child exploitation masquerading as creative advertising. We’ve seen this before, with Abercrombie and Fitch’s sexually … Continue reading
It’s tough being a parent. There are days when you wonder if the worry and work are really worth the rewards. Technology intensifies our awareness of bad events with an intensity, speed and frequency that feels overwhelming. Kids are abusing … Continue reading
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