Skittles spared, not Cosmic Brownies: California’s Food Safety Ban and things kids eat in American (and my house) but can’t anywhere else

By an overwhelming majority in the California state legislator, Governor Gavin Newsom is likely to sign the “California Food Safety Act” into law very soon. A law based in a state so far away from my home usually wouldn’t pique Continue reading Skittles spared, not Cosmic Brownies: California’s Food Safety Ban and things kids eat in American (and my house) but can’t anywhere else

Can I talk Apolitically to my kids about the Roe v. Wade Reversal (and should I?)

My elementary school aged kids don’t really get it. They don’t understand what abortion is. They don’t what Roe v. Wade is (was). They don’t know why these topics are suddenly highlighting the daily news and sparking nationwide protests. My Continue reading Can I talk Apolitically to my kids about the Roe v. Wade Reversal (and should I?)

Kids and Guns – What I said to my kids about the Uvalde, Texas school shooting

None of my kids – from my kindergartener to my high school sophomore – avoided the horror of the Robb Elementary School shooting two weeks ago. Each sat by me, watched the news, and deciphered the awful reality of 19 Continue reading Kids and Guns – What I said to my kids about the Uvalde, Texas school shooting