By Sharon Bishop-Baldwin For the Examiner-Enterprise Home, safe home is the order of the day these days, but not everyone feels the security of domestic bliss. For victims of abuse, the thick walls of a home that are meant to … Continued
Get to the grocery store. Now. Winter weather is coming. You may never again have access to milk or bread. Ok, so this is obviously an exaggeration. Though, sometimes it can seem that winter warnings in our area become … Continued
Can we be honest? January and February may be our least favorite months of the year. The holiday excitement has come and gone, it’s typically cold, it’s grey and spring is still months away. Did we mention the sickness and … Continued
After learning of this week’s horrific terror attack in Las Vegas, many of us are watching and reading the news still trying to intellectually and emotionally comprehend. But what do you do when you realize your five year old walked … Continued
No matter how much you organize, practice, read and plan, nothing fully prepares you for parenthood. Having a baby changes your life. It doesn’t matter if it is your first child or your seventh. You face long nights and a … Continued
When the last school bell rings, most kids cheer for summer! But many parents are left scrambling to find childcare options. Whether you choose a formal child-care center, family day care or hire an older student to help run your … Continued
Its official, summertime is almost here! How will your kids kick off their break from school? Will it be action packed activities or filled with easy mornings and sleeping in? Summers look different for each family. Your children may … Continued
Is knowledge power or ignorance bliss? When dealing with child abuse, complacent ignorance does not mean the problem does not exist, but merely that we refuse to see it. Knowledge really is power but it also requires action. Educating ourselves … Continued
The player crouched in ready position near his third base post. Early in the season, his eyes beamed with determination and excitement. His dad stood nearby at the fence next to the visitor’s dugout calling, “Be ready. Just like practice. … Continued
“Mama why is that boy in that chair? What is that chair?” I immediately felt flustered and had no idea how to respond. My three year old was innocently asking about an older boy, about eight years old, and his … Continued