Creating a safe space for single mothers through ministry in Suisun City
Kimberly Gates longed for a place for single mothers to come together, support one another through the challenges of parenting and grow together in Christ. So, she approached Majors Tracie and Randy Hartt, Corps Officers at The Salvation Army Ray
During a challenging year, moms find support in Caring Facebook group
The Facebook group is 120 members strong and counting. “I cry or want to cry almost daily.” “Most days I’m overwhelmed.” “Attempting to balance work and mom life is a daily process.” These are just a few of the replies received
6 simple ways to teach your kids about giving
“I want…” These words are among the first that many children speak when they’re learning to put sentences together. Even in toddlerhood, we are in tune with the concept of wanting things. Giving, on the other hand, can be a bit
How to prepare children to go back to school during COVID-19
Going back to school can be a challenge for many students. But this year, more than ever, kids need our support every step of the way on their path to academic success. When we went back to school last fall, no
Holding dual citizenship in the lands of normal and rare
Six weeks after giving birth to my second child, Petra, both of my girls lie face-up on the living room rug, gazing at me. The baby weighed eight pounds. The two-year-old, Fiona, weighed 16—almost half the size of typical kids
The words we need to hear this Father’s Day: Welcome home
“You have been more like a son than my own boy.” My intoxicated father did not intend for me to hear those words, as I lay in the bed next to my cousin, but I did. He had left my
Here’s the roadmap to creating antiracism change today
By Kelly Rodriguez, LMFT– Raising a new generation in the middle of a time where we are faced with chaos is not an easy task. In the last few weeks we have watched injustice put in the spotlight, but in reality,
Pandemic field guide for parents
By Kelly Rodriguez, LMFT– During times of change and uncertainty, we try to nurture and help our children feel safe. We want to provide answers to their questions and teach them how to face tough situations. However, in recent days we’ve
3 ways parents can encourage other parents
It’s common to hit hurdles at every stage of parenting that can be discouraging, whether that be dealing with exhaustion and parent shaming, or the tantrums of toddlerhood and arguing siblings. In the middle of the chaotic times, it’s important to
5 things children’s books taught us
Our very first classroom was the nursery. Our first teachers were the voices who read the lines from someone’s imagination, the ones wild with hue. Children’s books have a peculiarly ingenious way of simplifying and beautifying the art of learning
Parenting classes promote healthy families across West
Salvation Army clients share the benefits of learning to be ‘mom and dad’ By Vivian Lopez - With the joys of parenting come its challenges. Between the sleep deprivation and tantrums, parenthood can be hard. But it is not something you have
5 ways to help your kids cope with moving
Moving is a change in life that is bound to happen at one point or another. Some people approach it with enthusiasm and excitement, while for others it can be a time of stress and anxiety at the thought of