Is there really a threat on your child that a stranger lurks in your neighborhood? Just waiting to kidnap them? Is light rail or other public forms of transportation going to bring an added threat to our children if and when it comes into our community?
Recent studies show that you should be more afraid of family members and/or children’s friends then actual... >> more
Written by Ceci Mains
I’ve noticed that people tend to get upset by things they can’t control. By and large lately this upset has emerged into complaining and wallowing in self pity crying “that’s not fair!”. Granted it is a natural instinct to be self-seeking, but one generally gets over the “that’s mine!” phase after age three. Right?>> more
The past few weeks have brought me opportunities to speak with young adults about the dangers of sexting. One of those opportunities came at a local private high school. The administration, in hopes of preventing a sexting pandemic at their school, asked me to speak with a group of their teenage students who recently were caught with their pants down…or should I say, with their t-shirts off? >> more
In case you missed this from the Columbian Newspaper following the election:
My hope is for our community to come together and support our new elected officials. No matter what side of the aisle you may be on, we have work to do within our community and our country.
Looking back on the Bush presidency one of my fondest memories followed September 11, 2001. For it was the first time in... >> more
Nobody is perfect.
Everybody makes mistakes. We all make bad decisions and act from poor information. Being human means you and I will fail at some things and cause other people harm.
Needing to be perfect is an unenforceable rule. >> more
