FAMILY | Parents Keep Their Eyes On The Road While Driving; Teens Keep Their Eyes On Their Parents
Nationwide survey shows children as young as 10 are keen observers of parents’ driving behaviors – good and bad
Columbus, Ohio – Although they may seem to be involved with listening to music, chatting with friends or gazing out the window, pre-teens and teens are keen observers — and students — of their parents’ driving habits. As found in a new study of more than 2,200 parents and children by Nationwide Mutual Insurance, 82 percent of 10- to 18-year-olds pay attention to their parents’ driving at least half of the time they spend in the car.
FAMILY | Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap – The African American Learner
by Emily Terry, M. Ed.
Why is Shiquan in the hallway again? How can he learn if he is never in class? Why is it that Shiquan’s teacher constantly asking an African-American peer teacher to help explain proper classroom behavior to the student daily? These scenarios leave one to question whether an at-risk African-American student is having difficulty adjusting to the academic expectations because of cultural differences. Read more
FAMILY | Black Educator Releases Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide
National Initiative Calls on Parents of College Bound K12 Students
Springfield, PA (BlackNews.com) – Dr Stephen Jones, an expert on study skills, is broadening his national initiative to save students who are dropping out to include parents. Dr. Jones has launched his second book titled, Parent’s Ultimate Education Guide, Seven Secrets of How to Study, Special Edition. America is in an education crisis not witnessed in the history of the country. Ranked 22 in the world in math and science, the country’s talented infrastructure of youth are undereducated and unprepared for the information society and global economy. Read more
FAMILY | So, You Want to See the Wizard?
FAMILY LIFE
So, You Want to See the Wizard?
Our Children and Drugs
by Dr. Terita Gusby-McCauley
Nothing can be more destructive to a family than children using drugs. The infiltration of drugs in our communities runs across racial and economic lines. Drugs are everywhere. Our children have open avenues of resources to try, buy and sell drugs. It’s a part of our culture now. They are everywhere. You see the signs everywhere. Upon entering school buildings, private dwellings and businesses the signs plainly state that they are forbidden. Our kids know about drugs and go to school with kids who use them. They are approached sometimes daily to participate as well. Our endowment to have good health and strength is often taken lightly. Read more
FAMILY | How to Become Actively Involved in Your Child’s Education
FAMILY LIFE
How to Become Actively Involved in Your Child’s Education
by Matthew Lynch
“It takes a whole village to raise a child.” African Proverb
Parental involvement is the best predictor of a student’s educational achievement. Parental involvement demonstrates to your child the importance of school, resulting in improved student attitudes, moral, and academic achievement. Parents’ active interest also results in increased attendance, lower dropout rates, fewer discipline problems, and higher aspirations in life. Children who have been supported this way throughout their education are also more likely to consult with parents when making educational decisions.
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FAMILY | Joyful Mothering
FAMILY LIFE
Joyful Mothering
by Cheryl R. Carter
“We caught your hints mommy” my seven year old beamed as she placed the gift bag in front of me on the floor and they all surrounded me in anticipation. “Open it.”
Smiling I hoped they had picked up my not-so-subtle hints about getting some nice black ink gel pens, stationary or planner refills for Christmas. I had really hinted big time for the pens. After all I had left my list on the refrigerator. I especially hated running out of “my” pens. It seemed everyone always used “my” pens and I was the one left borrowing their pens. So more than anything else, I hoped the kids would get me my own writing pens. Black gel pens with comfort grips were particularly nice. I liked them but they were a bit too pricey for me to buy for myself. Funny, if the kids needed gel pens I would buy them but I could never bring myself to spend that much money on myself on something that I did not consider a necessity. Read more
