Summer is just about over and the kids are going back to school. How quickly it all goes. Everyone I talk with feels that the film of our lives has been put on a fast-speed cycle. Did time used to move more slowly or was it only our imagination?Now the rush is on to buy supplies and clothes and to begin another year of juggling school, and after-school for most parents. This issue presents a special section to help you see many of the possibilities that are available in your communities. Dance, sports, music, martial arts, and supplementary learning programs or tutoring are just some of the offerings. Make sure you sign your kids up for something, because the benefits are priceless. Whether it’s learning to operate on a team or an individual discipline, they are sure to build self-esteem and to expand in ways that will enhance their overall development.
This issue is loaded with helpful columns and articles, and we are proud of our contributing writers and their fine efforts. In particular this month, we focus on the serious and tragic reality of driveway deaths in our suburbs and in our city communities where driveways are prevalent. This is both a local and national issue and deserves the involvement of every caring person to see that laws are changed and that cars are equipped with the necessary hardware to make these accidents come to an end. You, too, can get involved, and organizations are mentioned that could use your input and assistance.
September is usually quite a glorious month. We typically have what they still call “Indian Summer” days, and it’s a terrific time to use weekends to see surrounding scenery, or to visit our parks, preserves, beaches, playgrounds, or to be a sideline parent watching your kids on the soccer fields, ball fields, or swimming laps. Have fun with your kids and have a great month. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we did while putting it together.
Thanks for reading!
