Kids who talk with parents about sex and relationships are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior From “Where do babies come from?” to discussing teenage relationships, talking about sex is an important part of parenting that can make for some pretty interesting stories. The Minnesota Department of Health wants to turn some of those tales into helpful advice for … [Read more...]
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Imagine giving all kids a fair chance — that’s a core mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Born in South Korea to a Korean woman and an African American man, Michael Goar was placed in an orphanage where he was unable to mingle with the Korean children due to his mixed race. At age 12, Goar was adopted by a Caucasian couple in South Minneapolis and attended Anthony Middle School and Washburn High School. Goar has since dedicated his life to helping children, … [Read more...]
New Hopkins super on a ‘world class trajectory’
It has been little more than a month on the job for students returning to or starting school in Hopkins School District #270; it has been about four months for the district’s new superintendent, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed. The first few weeks in her new job have been very busy, scheduling meetings with faculty and parents and crisscrossing district sites in seven different … [Read more...]
Reshaping academic achievement for Black children
Introduction As summer lingers on, many Black youths are enjoying their breaks from school. The two-to-three-month break from school has been linked to many Black children falling behind their peers. The summer break can lead to a stagnation of academic development. However, this is not the core reason for the academic struggles of Black youth. According to the … [Read more...]
Bedtime routines for school-aged children
As a child, I remember coming in the house when the street lights came on and going to bed at 7 pm. My siblings and I thought this time was too early, especially when it was bright and sunny outside. I would toss and turn, then would eventually doze off to sleep. Of course, my parents had a rationale for this bedtime pattern — no tired kids in the morning! The … [Read more...]