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How to Talk to Kids about Racism and Social Justice
Deanne Roberts of WFLA News Channel 8 interviewed Dr. Hammond about how to talk to kids about racism and police brutality, after the May 25 killing of George Floyd. You can view the full video here. We've also provided a few of the tips Dr. Hammond suggests including...
Parenting Through the Pandemic
As parents, we’re dealing with a lot in the wake of Coronavirus. We’re helping our kids with schoolwork. We’re being tasked with serving more meals throughout the day. We’re doing so much more than we’ve ever had to do before. Because of all the newfound woes of...
Adjusting To The New Normal
As the world began to re-open, a new wave of stress and anxiety followed. Perhaps you’re feeling it now. Adjusting to the new normal isn’t exactly as easy as flipping a switch. You may be asking yourself questions like: -- How can I stay calm knowing I have to...
Getting Along With Your Partner During Quarantine
One of the most devastating things I’m hearing about the quarantine is the number of couples that are ready to end things with their partners because they are tired of being “stuck with them.” While most of us across the country are under stay-at-home orders, that...
Dear Parents – Quit Trying to Do it All During the Pandemic
It goes without saying that right now, we’re living in unprecedented times. If you had told me at the beginning of the year, that come March schools would be closed and I would take on additional roles of full-time cook, cleaner, tutor, entertainment host, bed and...
Staving Off Loneliness While In Isolation
Whether you’re introverted or extroverted, long bouts of isolation can lead to loneliness. The simple fact is, even when we don’t need a lot of human interaction, we are wired to crave being around people. Right now, in the midst of self-quarantines, and businesses...
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus Turn on any news station, open any social media platform, and you’re likely to see some mention of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, this pandemic doesn’t appear to be subsiding any time soon. As a result, fear and anxiety levels...
When Is The Right Time to Get a Pet for Your Child
Did you know that February is Responsible Pet Owners Month? As National Today explained, “Owning a pet can be an amazing and rewarding experience, but it is also a great responsibility.” The idea for the month was to bring awareness to the importance of...
A Call to End the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community
This Black History month there is something heavy on my heart and mind. That is the fact that there are hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of men and women in the black community who need help but don’t seek it because of the stigma surrounding mental health. ...
Get Organized Month 2020
Did you know that January was dubbed "Get Organized Month” in 2005? According to Days of the Year, “the Association of Professional Coordinators decided that they wanted to increase awareness of the significance of organization and the value of employing a...
