Parents Talk Back by Aisha Sultan

Parents Talk Back in Advice January 18, 2021

Warning Signs Ignored

There weren’t any subtle warning signs for the political violence that erupted on Jan. 6. There were blaring sirens, flashing red flags and alarms in every direction. President Donald Trump’s loyal... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice January 11, 2021

Was Helen Keller a Fraud? Countering Misinformation

A Hollywood screenwriter shared a startling discovery on Twitter after a conversation with his teenage nephews and nieces: They claimed Helen Keller was either a fraud or that she never existed at ... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice January 04, 2021

First Day of School Gone Wrong

Tyra Johnson had been planning for the first day of school at home for weeks. She ordered workbooks and a sling book rack online. She transformed a 50-square-foot corner of her living room into a l... continue

Parents Talk Back in Advice December 28, 2020

One Baptismal Dress, Three Generations, 32 Babies

Some families attract long traditions and happy coincidences. The Jacksons seem to be one of those families. Emma Ortbals Werner sewed a baptismal gown for her first grandchild, Ann, in 1951. The l... continue