Sunday Mornings With Rania: The Michelle Carter Case
The landmark case was just concluded and Carter, who is now 20, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Conrad Roy. She will be sentenced Aug. 3, 2017 and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Sunday Mornings with Rania: Father’s Day Reflections
In honor of Father’s Day, Rania reflects on lessons learned from her dad, and what it’s like to watch her children with their father, her husband, Ramy.
I can testify that in my own school, that as soon as this show came out there was talk everywhere. I heard a number of things despite not seeing it myself. However I am a film buff, and I see why people my age love this show and why many adults are so confused as to why we love this show. Here is the simple answer: the show is what a lot of teens are going through right now, it shows how harsh life can be at this age.
Sunday Mornings with Rania: Hands Off The Car Seats!
Car seats and booster seats are two of the most important items you can have in your car if your children of are a certain age. Rania warns parents that placing your child in the wrong one at the wrong age could be a lethal mistake.
I’ve written about this series before and many have heard about it. In a typical news fashion way, the national conversations have flared up, mainstream news has covered it and moved on. But the realities of the 13 Reasons Why and the risks of suicide amongst everyday teens is not something I can easily move past. Right now, as I write this, there are tweens and teens across Houston who are contemplating suicide. In fact, another 15-year-girl lost her life to suicide just last month. The trends are not showing signs of slowing down and that’s frightening to me. … So here I am, not wanting to put the topic down just yet; it’s time to turn #13ReasonsWhy into #13ReasonsWhyNOT. Please share these reasons with the youth in your lives.