Parents Talk Back by Aisha Sultan

Parents Talk Back in Advice August 10, 2020

Working Parents Need a Child Care Bailout

More than 23 million parents are backed into a corner right now. That’s how many parents the Brookings Institution estimates rely on school and child care programs while they go to work to be able ... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice August 03, 2020

Returning to School: One Educator’s Perspective

On the bitterly divisive issue of returning to school, there’s one thing every parent can agree on: There are no good options. Every choice comes at a cost. That’s where the agreement ends. As scho... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice July 27, 2020

Moms Won't Forget Who Denied Our Kids

A sinking sense of deja vu struck this week. Remember when it became official that our kids were not going back to school after spring break in March? Anyone who was paying attention to COVID-19 da... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice July 20, 2020

Camping During COVID: Held Hostage by Raiding Raccoons

I was not invited to join my husband, his buddies and all their children on their inaugural camping trip. So, I was forced to invite myself. Those who know me well know my idea of “roughing it” on ... continue