Rooted in her African culture, prior to starting school, 6-year old Esi Orijin loved everything about herself. To her, being Black was “normal” and feeling included was a way of life. However, Esi struggled with confidence issues within three weeks of starting private school and being the only black girl in her class. Her mother, Read More…
Getting America vaccinated will go a long way toward helping the country return to some sort of normal. Key Points ** Businesses have begun offering incentives to encourage more people to get their Covid vaccine. ** From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to cash and gift cards, here are a few of the freebies available now. Already, Read More…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Read More…
Andrea Stephenson has written her fourth book, Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood. This book, which is an Amazon bestseller, has over 200 simple playful activities, tips, and resources that make learning math easy and fun. Many believe that math comes naturally for some and not others. This is simply not true. Math is a subject Read More…
Have you Lived through a very scary and dangerous event? If one of the following problems sounds like you, you may have PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: I feel like the terrible event is happening all over again. This feeling often comes without warning. I have nightmares and scary memories of the terrifying events. I stay Read More…
It’s easy to label someone else and overlook what’s really inside. When mental illnesses are used as labels – depressed, schizophrenic, manic, or hyperactive – these labels hurt. Using negative labels leads to branding and shame – what is called “stigma.” And stigma leads to discrimination. Everyone knows why it is wrong to discriminate against Read More…
