Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyFamily Leadership After the Death of A Loved OneHow to embrace the patriarchal or matriarchal role. — This story is dedicated to those who have experienced loss in their lives and are discovering the power of their matriarchal or patriarchal family position. Death Visits All FamiliesFamily6 min readFamily6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyStop Making Excuses for the Troubling Behavior of Children and YouthWhile some bad actors willfully choose this path in life, help is available to bring about positive change. — It is frightening and it is disgusting. Unruly children, teens, and young people everywhere are also wreaking havoc everywhere. Many schools have become battlefields where fights and brawls abound. School personnel and students alike sustain injuries while becoming victimized by the violent episodes caused by out-of-control students. Several disruptive students…Parenting12 min readParenting12 min read
Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyIntroducing Dr. Deborah M. VereenNew ILLUMINATION-Curated Writer — Introduction Greetings literary, educational, and parental colleagues as well as members of our global village. I am honored that you chose to read my introductory story. …Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyA Glimpse at Family Engagement in Education… just a quick peek — Family engagement is a critical issue in education today. It refers to the mutual dedication, cooperation, and support that educators, parents, and other caregivers share as students are being educated. …Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyChild Exploitation Exists On Social MediaAnd parents are the offenders — As a family engagement influencer and YouTube content creator as well as a subscriber, I recently reached my breaking point. I will now devote some of my efforts to stopping the exploitation of physically disabled and severely ill children on social media platforms by their parents. Introduction My heart goes out…Social Media7 min readSocial Media7 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyHoliday ReflectionsFamily stories that keep seasonal traditions alive. — Oftentimes words are worth repeating. For me, this is true as it relates to many of the stories I previously shared on this platform. The holiday season encompasses all of us like a warm and cozy blanket. And a lot of my past words that were written in previously published…Thanksgiving4 min readThanksgiving4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION-Curated·Oct 14Member-onlyParental ReflectionsThere are so many delightful things to be thankful for — If you are a parent, the reflections that are shared throughout this story will speak to you. Unspeakable extrinsic and intrinsic rewards accompany parenting. Authentic joy and happiness abound with all things related to our sons and daughters. This is true no matter the age of our children. But there…Parenting5 min readParenting5 min read
Oct 13Member-onlyTrunk-or-TreatA guide for planning your Halloween event — Halloween is coming. And it will be here faster than you know it. I have written a few stories in the past to help readers like you get organized for this fun holiday. Give your creativity a chance to bloom. Read my informative stories below to get sweet ideas to…Halloween2 min readHalloween2 min read
Jun 20Member-onlyJuneteenth ReflectionsMay my words from the past inspireJuneteenth1 min readJuneteenth1 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 11Member-onlyLet’s Talk About Cellphone EtiquettePlease consider these seven points related to using these mobile devices. I don’t need to introduce the topic of cellphone etiquette. There’s no need to share a backstory to set the stage for this story. This is why. People everywhere have either scratched their heads in shock or shook their heads in disbelief after witnessing some of the behavior of cellphone…Mobile4 min readMobile4 min read