Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Childhood Obesity -- A Heavy Weight to Bear

I've struggled with my weight all my life, and now my son is struggling too.  The stigma and embarrassment of being overweight can affect a child's self-esteem for a lifetime.  We as parents can help by providing healthy foods and joining in with our child during exercise and play.  My son and I have a long way to go, but with the help and support of good people like you and the folks at the American Heart Association, we'll shed the extra layers and become the healthy, happy people we deserve to be.  We invite you to join us along our journey...

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Take Off the Blinders People!

Joe Paterno and all of us are responsible for protecting all children.  Take off the blinders people!  Stop ignoring children out there who may be in serious physical and emotional pain due to abuse.  Don't add to a child's pain by being UNWILLING to out an abuser.  After all, what's more shameful:  an abuser, or an ADULT who knows about it, but won't tell?