Am passing on to you all a delightful and witty piece written by a young friend which appeared in today’s New York Times’ “Motherlode” parenting blog. When Doreen Oliver’s 3-year-old son Bug wanted to be a princess for Halloween, Doreen was concerned. Not because he wanted to dress up in a costume usually worn by girls; she could work with that. But when she realized he believed all princesses were blond-haired and had peach complexions, she knew she had a problem. You can read it here. Way to go, Doreen!!
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- The Great Debates 2012
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- Boy Trouble
- A Teacher’s Perspective on Parent-Teacher Clashes
- The Importance of Being Disconnected
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- Walter Dean Myers, New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
- Braylon Edwards: NFL player, Educational Philanthropist
- Parents: Resolve to Get More Involved in 2012!!
- Are Black Mothers Failing Their Sons?
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- Letter from a Parent to a Teacher
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- Texting, Sexting: What You and Your Children Should Know
- Learning to Play the Game
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- Tips to Tell if Your Children Are Ready for Scary Movies
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- What We All Can Learn From Coaches
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- What Do Your Children Know About Our Civil Rights History?
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- What Works: The University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute
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- 2011 Scholarships for Black Students
- Dr. Pedro Noguera to Parents: Pay Attention, Stay Involved
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- Dr. Michael G. Thompson: Helping Parents Raise Their Sons
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