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)
Potty-Training Tales
As soon as my bright, precocious, and happy one-year-old daughter had her first birthday party, I plopped her on the most deluxe potty-chair I could find. I was more than confident that her training would be a breeze. However, she had other plans. For the next few years, she clearly articulated precisely how she felt about my unrelenting efforts to get her toilet training completed.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Pollution Is Killing Our Planet
Introduction I live in an urban area that some often say is upscale. It is a revitalized region very close to the downtown section of the city where arts, entertainment, shopping, and dining abound. The area is within walking distance of major corporations and universities, too.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Earth
Intimacy Before Maturity
The purpose of this story is not to share statistics about the rate of teenage pregnancies over time. Instead, the purpose is to raise awareness of the long-term impact that teen parenting has on the life of these parents and to provide hope. This information remains consistent for young, unestablished adults who become parents, too.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Parents Have The Power
Introduction Sometimes the current perspective that a person has about another causes them to pre-judge them. People may pigeonhole them by assuming that their destiny is limited. This is what happens when high expectations dominate a person’s mindset. It causes them to believe in the potential of others.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Should Single Parents Date?
Introduction People become single parents for several reasons. Divorce, death, personal preference, separation, abandonment, adoption, incarceration, and convenience are some of the common reasons why. As mothers and fathers raise their children alone, the desire for the companionship that dating brings may encompass them.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
- Top Story - September 2021
21st Century Fathers Are AwesomeTop Story - September 2021
The Family Backstory As I parked my car at the mall a short time ago, I saw a lovely sight. A father stood at the opened hatchback of his SUV changing the diaper of his infant. I further observed him talk to and play with his baby as he carefully secured its onesie. The father appeared to enjoy these priceless moments with his precious tiny one.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Child Exploitation Exists On Social Media
As a family engagement influencer and YouTube content creator as well as subscriber, I recently reached my breaking point. I will now devote some of my efforts to stopping the exploitation of physically disabled and severely ill children on social media platforms by their parents.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Will Your Child Be Learning This Summer?
Introduction The pandemic not only devastated life as we once knew it to be, but it also ravaged systems of education. When schools abruptly closed in March 2020 and moved to a virtual instructional delivery system of learning, many students failed to keep pace. A lot of learners could not keep up because they did not have devices or internet connectivity. Those whose families were consumed by the grief of the health crisis did not prioritize education as important for some time. Some parents did not hold their children accountable for attending online classes with a high level of regularity.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families
Loud House Chaos
Introduction As I drove in a traffic jam earlier today, I was confronted by the earsplitting sounds. Motorcycles were accelerating, huge trucks were racing their motors, horns were honking, and cars were speeding and braking quickly. Because I was driving through a tunnel, all these echoed sounds were magnified. Overall these noises were the deafening sound of a car audio system with music blasting. The thundering noise was blaring so loudly that my truck and entire body vibrated. No discernible music could be heard because the booming base distorted the tune.
By Dr Deborah M Vereen3 years ago in Families