Nov. 11, 2011 As schools let out for the Friday Veteran’s Day holiday, I double-dog dare you to ask each child why they get the day off and submit the answers here for a positive parenting prize... ...The helpful new book by Amy McCready, “If I Have to Tell You One More Time…” Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, author McCready is partnering with Blue Star Families, … [Read more...]
It’s Veteran’s Day: If I Have To Tell You One More Time…
Rachel Simmons Chats About Mythbusting “Mean Girl” Media
Aug. 31 2011 Transitioning back to school is tough, especially when media and marketing blitzes the ‘what could be’ fear dynamics of peer acceptance based on what you wear, how you look, and who you sit with at lunch. (Target's music teacher ad/video sums in satire well, "if your kids want to sound cool, they need to look cool") Now toss in the social media promises and … [Read more...]
Depravity Gone Viral: A Thin Line For Humanity on Facebook
Sept 17, 2010 Deep breath. In. Out. Hold. Center. Ommmm… I’m trying REALLY hard to abstain from a kneejerk reaction to the ‘dare to share’ assault and twice-raped (by media) teen in Canada who had photos of her horrific ordeal plastered onto Facebook by morally bankrupt bystanders. You could say it was "Over the Line" as MTV's anti-bullying digital literacy youth site "A … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Salute: Reverence, Reflection, Resources
May 27, 2016 Update Poignant new documentary trailer/film fundraiser about the impact of war on military families, called "Weight of Honor" which is a solemn reminder of sacrifices made, lives changed forevermore, and media's role to properly frame Memorial Day Weekend beyond BBQs and mattress sales. Also, May is mental health awareness month, so it's suitable to shout out … [Read more...]
MyVetwork: Connecting The Digital Dots For Veterans Globally
Nov. 11, 2009 With the outpouring of sadness regarding Fort Hood, the scary statistics surfacing on PTSD and women soliders under 'friendly fire' from missles of a different kind, and work-family/depression conflicts, I figured it was high time for some GOOD news this Veteran's Day. Every year on Veteran’s Day, I dedicate my post to either my dad, Capt. A.R. Jussel (USN … [Read more...]