Citing the need to “prepare children for college and career,” the interim principal of Harley Avenue Primary School in Elwood, NY has canceled the
Tag: Children
Saying no to pink and princesses
Some call them the princess wars. I prefer calling them the pink wars. Princess or pink. Does it matter? When you’re blessed with giving
Read me another: Children’s literature for politicians
Recently the American people were treated to a moment of sweet absurdity on the floor of the United States Senate. You know what I’m
Bringing babies to midnight movies
The massacre in Aurora, CO stands alone as the largest act of domestic violence in the history of the United States. It took a
Kids in prison: Illinois’ expensive, dangerous and failed policy
America has one of the highest rates of incarceration for juveniles in the world – as of 2008, the US rate was five times
“Then you win:” A family visit to Occupy St. Louis
When you’re a parent, there is plenty to feel guilty about. My kids don’t eat enough vegetables, I don’t always keep my cool during
Having kids rocked my political world
I was pretty content in my younger conservative days. I don’t know if that was a reflection of political apathy, ignorance, or naivete on