Advice

It’s Not About the Dress? (PROM)

By Ruth Hunter-Hill Attending the prom is an exciting chapter in the life of a high school student. Although the biggest focus seems to be on what to wear (the color, the style, the length, how much it cost, socks … read more

A Christmas to Remember

Evetta McGriff Christmas is a favorite holiday for many people. Gifts are not what make the holiday special; it is the time that we spend with family and friends and the things that we do that makes it special. Throughout … read more

Working Through Divorce Over the Holidays

Ruth Hunter-Hill Separate. Disconnect. Divide. Disunite. Sever. Split. Dissociate. Detach. Isolate. Alienate. Set Apart. Keep Apart. All those words have a negative slant, and they’re just a few of the synonyms for divorce. It’s an ugly word and an ugly experience. Add another word – EMOTIONS – and chaos can … read more

Surviving High School

By: Detra Brown Preparing for high school can feel like a daunting task. You’re no longer in grade or middle school. You’ve become part of the secondary elite. Despite all of this newfound opportunity, you have no idea what to … read more

Nurture a Lasting Love for Reading

By Evetta McGriff Reading is something you will do for the rest of your life. It is a part of everything we do. Parents read to their children when they are young. In school, teachers read to their students. Kids … read more

Ease School Day Stress

Must-haves for lockers and backpacks (Family Features) Rushing out the door for another busy day of hitting the books can mean important things get left behind. Keeping a ready supply of everyday essentials in a backpack or locker can help … read more