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August Issue

Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations

By Meredith Sisnett,  Freelance Writer Morning Glooooʻory Erŕeeeboooooddddyyyy! The words echo in my mind like a rallying cry — a burst of joy and nostalgia wrapped in a childhood memory. I was in junior high when I received the best Christmas gift ever: a set of brand-new walkie talkies. These weren’t just toys to me — they were portals to adventure. The excitement was electric. … Continue reading Walkie Talkies, Wisdom & the Will to Hope: A Journey Through Generations

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Education

Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School

Damita Miller-Shanklin As the new school year starts, parents can play an important role in ensuring their children feel comfortable and excited about going back to school. It is important to create a supportive and nurturing environment to ease the transition back to the classroom. Returning to school can be both exciting and a nervous time for children. Parents can open lines of communication and … Continue reading Helping Children Feel Confident Returning to School

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Back To School, Children, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness, Parenting

What’s For Lunch?

Back to school is right around the corner. Everyone is shopping and getting their clothes, supplies, and food choices ready for the first day. I really don’t know how the lunch at school these days go but when I was coming up you could take your lunch, which I did most days, except when they had pizza or burgers. I loved the bread rolls anytime. … Continue reading What’s For Lunch?

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Parenting

Cost-Cutting Ideas for Back To School Shopping

Getting ready for school can be challenging. It is more than getting the right clothes and shoes it includes getting the list of school supplies. When I attended school the list for school supplies were short. It consisted of spirals, number 2 pencils, black pens, Elmer’s glue, ruler and a protractor. This is all I remember. Simple right? Well now the list are a bit … Continue reading Cost-Cutting Ideas for Back To School Shopping

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Austin Texas, Back To School, Children, Education, Publisher's Journal

Are you enjoying the last of summer?

Hey Everyone! I hope your summer is great. It is almost time to head back to school for children and parents. Getting back into that grind can be hard for some. We hope you are enjoying your last days with fun. We, at Ujima, are having a great summer despite the heat. Have you handled the heat well? We have stayed hydrated, and indoors during … Continue reading Are you enjoying the last of summer?

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