Talking with Our Children About Suicide
The recent tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have made suicide a topic of conversation in the news [...]
Figuring Out What’s Next for Ground Control Parenting–With Your Help
It's time to take stock of where Ground Control Parenting has been and where it is going--with your help. In [...]
Beat Summer Slide with Summer Stride!
You may have heard about “ summer slide”, where over the summer students can lose two to three months of [...]
Thoughtful Thursday: Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton
Hello GCP'ers! Yes, it has been a while, and while it is not actually Thursday, (let's call it "Thursday Plus") [...]
Take Some Lessons From Jay-Z’s Favorite Teacher
If your child tells you he wants to be a famous rapper, tell him he should be paying lots of [...]
The Many Benefits of Reading Aloud to Very Young Children
Did you know that the many benefits of reading aloud to your child begin from birth? A recent study reported [...]
Thoughts on the Recent Race/Income Gap Study
When I started this Ground Control Parenting blog years ago to talk about educating and encouraging our black and brown [...]
Thoughtful Thursday: Poems of Resistance
Today's Thoughtful Thursday pays homage to the thousands of students across the nation who are making their voices heard in [...]
Walkout Wednesday: Students Unite
GCP parents, did your children participate in the walkout today? Students across the country walked out of their schools today [...]
Thoughtful Thursday: International Women’s Day
Today is International Women's Day, where we honor and celebrate the social, political and cultural achievements of women, and encourage [...]