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Category: Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy
Commentary Health Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

Heather HindinJuly 31, 2025August 5, 2025

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Most nights around 3 a.m., I wake up with the same uneasy…

[Raising Durham] Rolling with the Trolls: Comments, Cancer, and Calling Out Nonsense
Commentary Health Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Rolling with the Trolls: Comments, Cancer, and Calling Out Nonsense

Heather HindinMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

A few weeks ago, I found myself doing something I usually avoid: scrolling through the comments. And y’all, I KNOW…

[Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls
Commentary Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Harper’s Home: Beyond Our Four Walls

Heather HindinApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

In 2007, I spent over a year searching for my forever home. I had a long list of must-haves –…

From AI Skeptic to Enthusiast: Embracing Tech in Everyday Life
Commentary Raising Durham

From AI Skeptic to Enthusiast: Embracing Tech in Everyday Life

Wes PlattJanuary 18, 2025January 18, 2025

In the latest Raising Durham column, Heather Leigh Hindin reflects on her journey from dismissing artificial intelligence as a passing…

Discover “Raising Durham” by Heather Leigh Hindin
Commentary Raising Durham

Discover “Raising Durham” by Heather Leigh Hindin

Wes PlattJanuary 12, 2025August 4, 2025

If you’re a parent or caregiver navigating life in South Durham, you won’t want to miss Heather Leigh Hindin’s insightful…

[Raising Durham] Main Character Energy: Life Beyond Your “Expiration Date”
Commentary Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Main Character Energy: Life Beyond Your “Expiration Date”

Wes PlattDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024

Writes Heather Hindin: “This idea of “not being seen” is universal, even if the specifics differ. The frustration of being defined by a single trait—whether it’s your age, your body size, or your job title—can feel stifling.”

[Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying
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[Raising Durham] How I Conquered a Lifelong Fear of Flying

Heather HindinNovember 28, 2024November 27, 2024

The birthday card read: Two plane tickets to the destination of your choice! A fabulous 40th birthday gift that would…

[Raising Durham] Grounding Political Talk in Family Values
Commentary Politics Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Grounding Political Talk in Family Values

Heather HindinOctober 30, 2024August 4, 2025

On Nov. 7, 2020 – a perfect November day in Durham – my daughter Harper and I sat outside Mad…

[Raising Durham] Teaching Children the Power of Self-Advocacy
Commentary Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] Teaching Children the Power of Self-Advocacy

Heather HindinOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

When my daughter Harper goes to her monthly clinic appointments, she commands the situation with a level of grace and…

[Raising Durham] A Personal Journey Through Pediatric Cancer
Commentary Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] A Personal Journey Through Pediatric Cancer

Heather HindinSeptember 3, 2024September 2, 2024

September marks Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, serving as a poignant reminder of the profound impact childhood cancer has on families…

[Raising Durham] The Art of Friendship: A Durham Mom’s Journey
Columns Commentary Raising Durham

[Raising Durham] The Art of Friendship: A Durham Mom’s Journey

Heather HindinAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Recently, my daughter Harper and I embarked on our annual summer trip to my hometown at the Jersey shore. As…

[Raising Durham] Navigating New School Adventures: A Bull City Guide
Columns Commentary Raising Durham Schools

[Raising Durham] Navigating New School Adventures: A Bull City Guide

Heather HindinJuly 31, 2024July 30, 2024

My 11-year-old daughter, Harper, has bravely faced cancer, appeared on national news, and been celebrated by crowds of thousands. As…

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