By Myia Lane-Anderson Many women have had the quiet, unsettling feeling that something may not be right with a child in their orbit. Perhaps the child suddenly becomes withdrawn, fearful or unusually anxious around a certain adult. Maybe you notice unexplained bruises, frequent absences from school, poor hygiene or a dramatic change in behavior. These […]
For Cindy Shaw, service always has been at the heart of who she is — first as a professional, and now as a dedicated advocate for children. A wife, mother, grandmother and retired CPA, Cindy spent 35 years working for Mississippi Power Co., serving as comptroller before retiring in 2020. But retirement didn’t mean slowing […]
By Paula Broome Are you still watching for the white van and regurgitating the “stranger danger” talk with which generations of children were indoctrinated? For many of us, this type of vigilance seemingly worked to keep us safe. But today, the greatest risk to your child is not the “white van” or a “stranger.” The […]
