Indivisible not Invisible
Posted in ChicagoNow, January 9, 2017 It’s a simple pledge that every school child recites. In fact, several years ago, I posted one of...
Jan 9, 2017
Hope and Despair and Last Week’s Killings
In honor of John Lennon who sang, “Imagine all the people living life in peace.” Published in ChicagoNow, July 11, 2016 Yesterday at the...
Jul 10, 2016
On the Third Anniversary of Sandy Hook
Light Your Candle and Pass on the Flame Published in ChicagoNow, December 14, 2015 Today is the third anniversary of the day a shooter...
Dec 14, 2015
A Commencement Message for Incoming Kindergarten Parents: Advocate
Published in ChicagoNow, May 20, 2015 Recently, I gave a talk to a group of parents whose children are going to kindergarten this fall....
May 19, 2015
Stop Blaming Mental Illness for Gun Violence
A candle of hope – photo by Archeia Muriel Published in ChicagoNow, October 7, 2015 I feel like opening my window and shouting, like...
Jan 7, 2015
Another Frozen Winter on the Way — Let’s Make Sure the Kids get to Move
Cartoon by Marcia Liss Published in ChicagoNow, November 3, 2014 If you think 2014 was the “winter of our discontent,” just wait to see...
Nov 3, 2014
A Test No One Wants to Give but Everyone has to Take
Photo by Anthony Quinn Published in ChicagoNow, October 28, 2014 Suppose a new children’s cereal came on the market. Its manufacturer...
Oct 28, 2014
To the Parent of the Shy Kindergartener
Cartoon by Marcia Liss Published in ChicagoNow, October 21, 2014 Since when did shyness in a 5-year-old become something requiring...
Oct 21, 2014
Thoughts About the Ice Bucket Challenge and Giving
Published in ChicagoNow September 8, 2014 My 8-year-old granddaughter, Maya, never met a challenge she could refuse. So, when her BFF...
Sep 8, 2014
Let’s Move Even More
Why Kids Need More Chances to Move, Starting with Infancy Posted in ChicagoNow, July 28, 2014 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) I’ll never forget...
Jul 28, 2014