Who Knows What:Understanding
Vulnerable Children
These are indeed challenging times, especially for those who share our commitment to creating pathways to success for vulnerable children. While many current books and articles focus on the skills necessary to lead in times of great uncertainty, we are equally challenged to lead ... Read More
Education & Learning >>
BUSINESSES CAN DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
Last summer, Bonnie St. John, a Head Start graduate, Rhodes Scholar, and one-legged Paralympic medalist spoke ... Read More
SHAPING MINDS, BODIES AND SPIRITS
As grandmother of two boys (Ivan Alexander, 4 years old, and Ja’Rod Orenzo, 5), with another on the way, I hold an amazing privilege and responsibility: to help support, prepare and shape the minds, bodies and spirits of my grandchildren ... Read More
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Family Economic Security >>
VULNERABILITY CAN LEAD TO STRENGTH
My mom was and still is battling with substance abuse, and my dad was just not in the picture. At age 11, I was introduced to the drug trade. I became a runner for the older drug dealers, making as much as $500 a week depending on how jamming it was. I used the money to support myself and help out my mom ... Read More
STRESS IMPACTS GOOD PARENTING
Should parents be strict or permissive? Do "tiger moms" and "helicopter parents" raise more successful, happier, well-adjusted children than ... Read More
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Food, Health & Well-Being >>
SUPPORT CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING NEW MOMS
Earlier in life, I delivered babies. Now, I have six grown children of my own ... Read More
ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE IS ANOTHER GAP TO CLOSE
In South Dakota, about 30,000 people live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, an area the size of ... Read More
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International >>
HOPE CREATES CHANGE IN SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS
I am a 23-year-old Tzotzil woman, born in Bayalemo, Larrainzar, Chiapas, who speaks from experience. Growing up ... Read More
THE GREATEST LOVE
In Haiti, one sees few acts of physical affection. Couples rarely hold hands, few teenagers exchange furtive kisses, parents do not regularly embrace ... Read More
