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 […]
A child’s first haircut can be an intimidating experience, but with the right atmosphere, it doesn’t need to be. Enter Pigtails & Crewcuts, a children’s hair salon franchise that originated in Atlanta and specializes in providing a stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In February, Tacie Lane and her husband, Greg, opened a Pigtails […]
Dear parents, As I reflect on the events that led to my son’s death, I ask these questions every day: “Son, what did you want me to know? What message did you want to convey that was so difficult that at your deepest moments of pain, you could not tell me, and I could not […]
The parent-child bond is a unique experience that lasts a lifetime. This experience may be both positive and negative to the parents and the children. Your daily interaction is important, especially how you as the parent communicate with your child. Yes, mom and dad, effective communication may be a new language for you, but the […]
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington If your child is not the strongest writer, you already know that school can be a challenge. Writing is a part of many classes and expected of all students — and teacher expectations only become higher with every grade. If your child needs convincing that writing is important, here are […]
By Dr. April Ulmer On the surface, I may seem like a confident woman who’s always had it together. I have a loving husband, two incredible daughters, friends I adore and a career I love. Well, I have a confession: Despite all my blessings and good fortune, when it comes to motherhood, I have struggled […]
Now that we’re in spring, I figured this would be a good time to incorporate more screen-free activities into my family’s schedule. I admittedly find myself using the TV or the iPad to keep my toddler entertained while I prepare dinner or get us ready for the day ahead. One of my main goals for […]
