Beautiful Children’s Books for Black History Month

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I love children’s books.  In fact, I usually find myself perusing the shelves in the children’s section of the bookstore more for myself than for the kids.  And many of the books on this list I just want for myself. Here are 10 books great for Black History Month and worth of keeping on the […]

Three Reasons Why One Mom Became an Advocate for Gun Violence Prevention

Minutes after this photo was taken, Virginia Capitol police confiscated the (potentially dangerous) stick from this girl’s American flag. Steps away, “Guns Save Lives” protestors demonstrated on Capitol grounds armed with handguns and assault weapons.

By Wendy Martin Moms Demand Action Virginia In the last year, I’ve made time to ask my representatives to take action to prevent gun violence. Here are three reasons why: 1.  Two years ago, when my daughter was in sixth grade, a gun was confiscated from one of her classmates. Days later, I sat on […]

10 Valentine Ideas Kids Will Love

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Last year my son drew each student a picture for Valentine’s Day. It was sweet, but hard work.  The year before that we bought the easy cards from the store (my favorite was a Captain America valentine that just said “SOCK EVIL IN THE JAW!”. This year I think it might be fun to do […]