Dr Deborah M Vereen
Bio
As a mom, former family and consumer sciences teacher, and school administrator, I write about parenting, family, and education topics. Visit www.Drdeborahmvereen.com to view my work as a family engagement influencer & my YouTube channel!
Stories (51/0)
A Natural Place for Mature Adults to Find A Partner
This story is based on my experiences and observations as a middle-aged single woman who retired from a traditional profession early. It also includes my knowledge of happy couples who met in this non-traditional spot.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Humans
Some Parents Need To Be Put On Blast
It is heartwarming to observe so many parents fulfill their role as very good mothers and fathers. These wonderful human beings provide for their children even if sacrifice is a part of their care and they do whatever it takes to protect them. They also teach them and reinforce various boundaries with loving and guiding hands. Great parents also unconditionally respect their children.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Families
How To Avoid Cookie Baking Headaches This Time of Year
Introduction With so many beautiful and festive winter holidays approaching, the thought of baking so many homemade cookies can become gut-wrenching. This is true for even the most celebrated cookie baker.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Feast
Beauty Hacks for Mature Women
Mature women have typically spent their adult lives nurturing and caring for others. These are associated with the notorious roles they assume as caregiver as mother, spouse, and daughter to aging parents. Many times career paths have been linked to maintaining a concern for humanity as well.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Blush
Love Is In the Air
Autumn is a unique time of the year that provides numerous memorable family adventures. Even though the weather varies from warm and sunny days to cool ones with a friendly nip in the air, there are plenty of activities that can be enjoyed with your children. The moments parents spend with their children during the fall months provide precious life-long memories. With so many fun family adventures available, there are many ways to embrace good times.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Families
Violent Fights Are Back At School
Introduction As a family engagement influencer, I speak my truth about issues related to parenting, education, and families. I raise awareness about relevant issues that some individuals cannot discuss because doing so would be politically incorrect. In doing so, I offer suggestions and solutions based upon my family engagement expertise and vast experiences as an educator. My passion also comes from being a mother.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Education
My School Choice Is the Right Choice
Introduction For parents like me who value the PA Distance Learning Charter School along with other charter and cyber charter schools that their children are enrolled in, what is going on in the state of Pennsylvania is troubling. Governor Tom Wolf is advancing Regulation 6–349 as his agenda to change the structure of charter schools. Instead of these schools operating as independent entities as they were originally intended to, he desires for them to become more accountable and transparent. Simply stated, the Pennsylvania Governor wants the structure of charter schools to become more aligned to the uniform structure of traditional public school districts.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen2 years ago in Education
- Top Story - October 2021
Shameless Things I've Done for My Daughter in the KitchenTop Story - October 2021
This How It All Started While growing up I ate everything that my mother prepared for our family to eat whether I liked the foods placed before or hated them. My father worked very hard to ensure that no meals were ever missed. Neither my sisters nor I ever told my mother what we wanted or what our preferences were. That was sometimes reserved for special occasions like birthdays. It was just customary to simply eat whatever was placed on the dinner table.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families