Knowing her time was short, Rachel Yarborough and her family lived life to the fullest. Every night that Rachel felt well enough, they ate dinner together. They watched movies and had home dance parties. They visited Kauai, Hawaii, on a whim, took other family trips and treasured every moment of togetherness. Although she spent much […]
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Summer break is upon us! Initially, everyone is excited about not having to wake up early for school. However, the enthusiasm is short-lived. As days pass uneventfully, parents are sure to hear those two dreaded words: “I’m bored!” Here are a few ways to keep the littles entertained during their school break. READ A FEW […]
Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center helps children who are victims of sexual abuse and trauma. Here, Executive Director John C. James shares more about the organization and its role in the community: What is the purpose and mission of Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center? Hope Haven serves Hancock and Pearl River Counties and works with […]
By Tracy Daniel-Hardy Since I’ve been chronicling my caregiving journey, I have learned that many friends, co-workers, and acquaintances are caring for parents like me, or for a relative or in-law. Many have tearfully confided their feelings of loneliness and expressed their discomfort in sharing their experience with those who can’t relate. Some have shared […]
An essential aspect of children’s development is healthy self-esteem. Having a positive view of themselves allows kids to better handle setbacks, peer pressure or other harmful situations. Children with self-esteem are confident. As parents, we can ensure that we nurture our child’s self-esteem in a few simple ways. Understand what healthy self-esteem looks like It […]
It may be hard to hear your child declare a dislike of reading, but there is a reason for it—probably several, in fact. Children who lack some of the building blocks essential for reading fluency and comprehension might find the entire process frustrating and avoid it altogether. What can you do? Make sure your […]
Renewal has been a central theme in Latrina Graves McCarty’s life and work — and now she’s creating opportunities for other women to be restored and empowered. The published author and playwright is also an educator, a doctoral student in communication studies and the founder and CEO of LGM Productions LLC. In the summer of […]
