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In the late 70s, Teddy Pendergrass sang a song titled, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself.” The lyrics went on to explain, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself, because everywhere you go, there you are ... Read more...
Wednesday, August 28, is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  It is at the March on Washington that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr gave the speech,  “I Have a Dre ... Read more...
Don’t get me wrong – the slowed down pace of summer coupled with not having to pack school lunches makes summer pure joy. But, it’s been eight weeks now and it’s time to outsource the bickering siblings to our kind government for six hours a day. Like any change ... Read more...
It was back in 2008 that I found myself, at the age of 47—a published writer, former spokesperson for TV and radio, once well-known in my field—mopping up splattered spaghetti sauce from the kitchen floor and catching watermelon pop-ups,  while two small chi ... Read more...
I clearly remember holding my daughter in my arms for the first time 5 and half years ago. I know it is one memory that will be with me forever. Being a mom is one of the greatest joys we experience. It’s life changing. We experience a Passion Shift the momen ... Read more...
Back In The Fight by Sergeant First Class Joseph Kapacziewski, his wife Kimberly, and Charles W. Sasser is an incredible story of perseverance and determination. Through Kimberly’s eyes the reader is able to gain insight to her job not onl ... Read more...
People, I’m about to make you all millionaires. Over the last seven months I’ve been making note of all the baby products and services I wish existed to make life easier and you lucky people are getting the exclusive. OK, millionaires might be a stretch but I can gu ... Read more...
From director Kar Wai Wong comes "The Grandmaster," the story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee. This may not be a film for everyone but, as KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Anthony Aranda (age 11) says, "If mixed martial-arts is your style, be sur ... Read more...
Let's be honest, there is no exact science in preparing your child for college. Concerned parents have diligently made recommendations on how to plan for college funding: Save early, plan ahead, reduce the burden of college loans when possible. Non-profit organiz ... Read more...
Soda has already gotten a bad rap for being unhealthy and contributing to child obesity. Adding more fuel to the fire is a new study suggesting that the sugary drinks are also associated with behavioral problems in young children, including aggression, inattention a ... Read more...