Traveling abroad enriches the mind in unexpected ways just as it did for my own daughter. My daughter Katie studied art in Italy for a year. She had taught herself to play the piano and missed it while she was there. She took a walk to explore the area and came upon a church … [Read more...] about The Kindness And Trust Of Others
About Jackie Ramirez
Lucy and Ricky’s World No More
“I cannot believe they allow that on television; what’s the world coming to!” When I was knee-high to a grasshopper, Ricky and Lucy Ricardo were required to sleep in twin beds and to keep one foot on the floor on “I Love Lucy.” When we watched TV and a kissing scene came on … [Read more...] about Lucy and Ricky’s World No More
Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Hobbies are wonderful for children and it is even more fun when the whole family can get involved. My daughter Chelsey expressed a keen interest in cemeteries when she was about three and able to see out the car window. Not long after, we visited our first cemetery and I … [Read more...] about Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
What is the True Cost of Child Abuse?
If the invisible damage showed up like bruises and marks, perhaps parents would think twice. About ten years ago Mr. Ramirez was partly dozing off after a long day and watching a TV program about World War II. I was getting ready to facilitate the online group and was … [Read more...] about What is the True Cost of Child Abuse?
Friendless Kid? Try This
“I don’t have any friends!” will be a lament heard by many parents after the first day of school. Being friendless is a concern for many children and time will take care of most of that but there are other things to think about. When Chelsey was in elementary school she … [Read more...] about Friendless Kid? Try This
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to