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Sadness prevails when we watch the news about the recent massacre in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and 2 teachers were victim of gun violence at their elementary school. We are devastated thinking about the terror these children endured, the loss, the thought of parents who will not be able to...

Gifted and talented children exhibit unique characteristics. Some may excel in academic subjects while others may be more interested in the arts. Some may show leadership skills while others may demonstrate creativity. There are different definitions and interpretations of giftedness and talent....

Children experience sadness due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We are exposed to images, videos, and stories about people suffering in Europe. Children and adolescents can become worried and frightened when they see innocent people being victims of war. Exposure to explosions, weapons, children...

An immigration attorney may ask you to get a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) evaluation in Miami (or anywhere in Florida) when you are applying for immigration relief. The Act provides benefits to men and women who may have been physically and/or mentally abused by their U.S. citizen/legal...

The last decade has been transformational for many of us. We are a more accepting culture and have evolved beyond the era in which some human groups are superior than others. Yet, even in the most evolved societies, we see populations that continue their lack of tolerance for diversity. In...

Incidents in schools and communities have highlighted bullying like never before. Bullying is defined as a person targeted negatively with repetitive aggressive and unwanted verbal, physical, or social behavior that involves an imbalance of power. Bullying happens during or after school hours in...

Parents ask me how to help their teen who is having trouble finding the right career, even though he is close to graduating. Should he go to college if he is not sure what career to choose? Should he take a year off before attending college? What if he chooses the wrong career and would that be a...

The school year is almost over and summer days promise family fun. Though rarely the first thought among planned summer activities, learning can make a great difference in a child’s future success.

In fact, when children take a break from reading and writing all summer, they miss a valuable...

In the best of circumstances, an immigration process can be stressful and bring many challenges for children and the family. Adjusting to a new culture has not been easy for you, and changing your legal status in the United States can be overwhelming. Over a decade, we have helped many children...

Being in an immigration process is not easy. You have been living in the United States for a long time and you need to change your status in order to legally reside in this country and to continue working for the well-being of your family. You have already been contributing to society and its...

Throughout my life I have met different types of women, but among all of them, women who have their child on their shoulders and go out to earn a living selling their products have left long-lasting impression on me. People walk through the streets and look at them but don't see them. They may...

We are experiencing difficult times due to the Covid-19 pandemic and you feel stressed. It is not easy to have limitations such as wearing a mask, or not being able to get together with your friends and family. You do your best because you don't like feeling that way. If you have children at...