In the past fifty years, our definition of “family” has changed drastically. For the generations who grew up in the 1950s, ‘60s, and even the ‘70s, family was generally synonymous with the traditional image of two married parents and their children, often called the “nuclear family”. In 1970, this family structure comprised 40% of American […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
Practicing the Art of Being Outgoing
In high school, I was voted “most outgoing” in my class, and I had my picture posted in the yearbook above this senior superlative. Due to my talkative nature and involvement in various clubs and teams, the people around me believed that being outgoing came easily to me. For the most part, they were right […]
Preventing Prevention: Leaving Girls in the Margins
At every turn, as of late, children, who are our most vulnerable, are suffering some lack due to our national economic climate. There is a baby formula shortage, a teacher shortage and a child care shortage. In Durham, there are currently more than 700 students on a wait list for after school care. The Great […]