by centerforfamilyinvolvementblog | May 7, 2022 | Caregivers, New Mom/Dad, Parents
By Dana Yarbrough Director, Center for Family Involvement I was raised to be an independent woman and a caretaker of family members. Many of the women in my life outlived their male partners so examples of independence were everywhere. As a child, I told my...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is no getting around it, this winter is going to be difficult. We are facing some dark days – literally and figuratively. Now is the time to stay home and embrace the suck. There’s nothing wrong with making the best of it while acknowledging how hard...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Education is going to look very different this fall. For many of us, back to school means back to the chaos and frustration of distance learning. While spring was haphazard and thrown together, now know what to expect. Distance learning will look a bit different for...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The 10th birthday is a milestone for any child. Double digits. Officially a tween. Not a little kid, but certainly not a teenager. It’s also a momentous occasion for their parents. A time to reflect and rejoice. For most parents 10 means that more time has...
by Erin Croyle | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
All does not mean all. Anyone with a disability knows that. This pandemic is magnifying the problem tenfold. The Centers for Disease Control hosted a live Question and Answer session this week about factors affecting reopening schools. One person...
