Why the Names Girls Choose for Themselves Matter More Than You Think
Every girl will eventually ask herself the same question:
Who am I supposed to be in this world?
The answers she hears—from family, culture, media, and even herself—will shape how she sees her power.
In the hit stage play, Tyler Perry, dressed as his famous maternal character Madea, sits in a rocking chair and says coolly, “It’s not what other people call you, it’s what you answer to.”
Identity has always been tied to language—specifically the language we use to describe ourselves.
Know Yourself
Drake has become a controversial figure in pop culture, depending on your lens or perspective. Some people believe you can separate the art from the artist. Others believe creativity is a direct reflection of the person behind it, and that it cannot truly be separated.
At Reclaim Education, we believe something slightly different.
We believe art is medicine.
Art is therapeutic. It carries stories, emotions, memories, and identities. It has the power to help people process their experiences and transform them into something meaningful.
7 New Ways to Reconnect With Your Child (That Actually Work)
Many parents quietly carry the same question:
Why does my child feel so distant from me?
The distance may not happen all at once. Sometimes it develops slowly over time. Busy schedules, school stress, technology, trauma, or simple misunderstandings can create emotional space between parents and their children.
For families navigating neurodivergence, mental health challenges, or major life transitions, that distance can feel even greater. Many parents try to solve the problem by focusing on behavior—correcting actions, setting stricter rules, or pushing for more communication.
But the truth is something simpler and more powerful:
Children don’t reconnect through control.
They reconnect through connection.
Connection builds trust. Trust opens communication. Communication strengthens relationships.
If you’re looking for ways to rebuild that bond, here are seven approaches that can help.
Signs Your Child May Be Neurodivergent (And How to Support Them)
Many parents notice early that their child experiences the world a little differently. Sometimes it starts with small observations. Maybe your child communicates in ways that seem unique.
Maybe they are highly sensitive to sound, texture, or lights. Maybe they struggle in social environments but thrive when exploring their own interests. For many families, these differences can raise questions. Is something wrong with my child? Or are they simply wired differently? Increasingly, researchers and educators use the word neurodivergent to describe children whose brains process information differently from typical developmental patterns.
Neurodivergence can include conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing differences, and other neurological variations. Understanding these differences can help parents better support their children’s development and emotional well-being.