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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 17, 2011 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
The date is January 17, 2011. It's Monday, and it's a national holiday. Between sleep deprivation, trying to get a shower, and just *trying* to maintain balance as a parent and a person, I often overlook things that are going on in my community, in my world.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As I've mentioned in a blog written before, when it comes to supporting your child's growth and development, there are many "hats" we wear as parents: chef, maid, psychiatrist, nurse, and teacher. One of my favorites is teacher.
I admit it. I've lost more than a few brain cells during this adventure of parenthood. I first chalked my forgetfulness up to hormones and then being a new mom. I'm now in this adventure a couple of years and I'm running out of excuses. There's been days the milk has ended up in the cupboard and my coffee on the roof of my moving vehicle (oops!).
Needless to say, sometimes I don't feel like the brightest teacher for my child. The beauty of having a child is learning together. Today is an amazing day in history. Need a refresher? We owe it to ourselves to take the time to relearn and then help our child to understand the world around them and the amazing people who have made an impact.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day has substance. It is rich and complex. When it comes to educating your child, keep it simple. Grab a children's story from the local library, download the "I Have A Dream" speech, or simply take a few minutes (I know, sometimes it is difficult - okay, impossible! - to find a few minutes) to think about the impact of this man. Learn together with your child. It's one of the best parts of the ride.
