Lunch Shaming is Wrong
I did not learn everything I needed to know in Mrs. Waggoner’s kindergarten in Beeville, Texas, but I did learn… Read More
The Military Understands Child Well-being
Most Louisianans miss it, but the military understands the importance of child well-being. This evening as I read, “Retired military… Read More
Open Letter to Louisiana Legislature about Children’s Services
An Open Letter to the Louisiana State Legislature Open Letter to Louisiana Legislature Regarding Children’s Services RE: Louisiana Legislative Audit,… Read More
Are We Under-Investing in Our Young Children?
The Bipartisan Policy Center asks, “Is America Under-Investing in its Young Children?” The short answer is “Yes!” And in Louisiana,… Read More
Child Well-being Deja Vu
Have you ever read an old document and, as you settled into it, you found yourself confused about whether you… Read More
Iowa Child Welfare News Mimics Louisiana Experience
During recent weeks, The Des Moines Register has published articles and public comment related to a managed care practice I… Read More
Louisiana’s Children Require Long Term Plan
I love our state flag! The central image on our flag is a mother pelican pricking her breast to feed… Read More
First, Do No Harm!
All of us have heard of the Hippocratic Oath new physicians take. We also know another Hippocratic phrase, “First, do… Read More
Louisiana Department of Health Focuses on Opioid Epidemic
Bad enough for parents, parental opioid abuse is especially harmful to children and has lifelong consequences for them including removal… Read More
Louisiana Legislature Acts for Children
While the budget debates during the Louisiana Legislature’s first Special Session of 2017 kept child advocates on the edges of… Read More