Father’s Day is around the corner and its time to remember what dads did for us growing up. They protected us, acted silly with us and took us on fun adventures. But have we ever…
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Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder. That statement couldn’t be truer. Even for parents and children. It doesn’t happen a lot, but there are times when you just need time away from…
Paid Leave In America: A Grassroots Movement
It’s no secret that I believe that the state of paid leave in America is flat-out abysmal. We are one of only four countries (Papua New Guinea, Suriname, and Liberia) in the world that do not…
The United States of America: Behind on Paid Leave
The United States is behind the eight ball when it comes to Paid leave. Now, the United States Department of Labor is stepping in to help bring awareness to this growing problem.
How Do You Explain Death To A Child?
How do you explain death to a child? It is a question that I have been asking myself lately after hearing the news of Robin Williams. The other night when we were sitting down to…
The Hell I Put My Mom Through
I was never one to show affection towards my mother. In fact, I am still not. When my mom tries to give me a hug, one of my arms goes limp and only the other…
Lessons Learned from Disney’s Planes Fire and Rescue
Disney has done it again. They had a great children’s movie in Planes and before the success of the movie even started they were already preparing their new movie Planes Fire and Rescue. This time…