Tag Archives: children
“Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Grandmothers raising grandchildren should be … Continue reading
School Safety: Declare a Lock Emergency
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader. Re: “Seattle Schools upgrades locks, posts … Continue reading
Huggable Ivy
After a terrible year (I was attacked in my home then suffered through a difficult divorce), my elderly parents visited and helped me pull the ivy that had swallowed my backyard. My father said, “Don’t let that take over again, … Continue reading
Utility Challenge
Take on the great Utility Challenge. Pull out your utility bills and make your older kids an offer. If they’re able to reduce monthly cost by 15 percent, you’ll split the savings with them. You’ll be amazed by how quickly … Continue reading
Tough Conversations
To be human is to have fears. To be a parent is to have fears. But that doesn’t mean my fear is always well placed. Instead of thinking, I fear having this conversation with my child, I try to think, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 