It was a typical morning of rushing to get out the door and of course, running late; thanks to one child in particular who I suspect gets a kick out of this.  Then it’s a 20 minute drive to school, fighting my way through traffic. My plan when I walk in the door is to eat breakfast, get in the shower and start on the heavy workload I have for the day.  No time to waste. But then I receive a text from my daughter.  She forgot her swimming suit.  My immediate thought is something along the lines of, “Oh … Continue reading →

One of the ongoing discussions taking place since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary is how the survivors are going to cope.  Fearful children who are afraid to return to school, some asking if there are anymore “bad guys.”  Or having to explain to them why their teacher or friends won’t be returning. Then there are the horrific images that some of these children witnessed.  The sound of gunfire, hiding in closets and so much more than we can probably only imagine. I wish I had answers as to how a parent can help a child cope after a tragedy.  … Continue reading →