Tag: advice

[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in … Continue reading [SoDu Parenting Pickles] Potty Break in the Pickup Line?

[SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

Support neighborhood news with our Southpoint Summer fundraiser on GoFundMe! Disclaimer: SoDu Parenting Pickles posts are written by a fellow parent, sharing experiences, reflections, and thoughts on raising kids in … Continue reading [SoDu Parenting Pickles] Snoop Your Teen’s Smartphone?

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

Support Southpoint Access in our summer fundraising effort! Most nights around 3 a.m., I wake up with the same uneasy feeling. The first thought that surfaces is usually some version … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Comparison – and the Voice in Your Head – Are Thieves of Joy

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

A few weeks ago, I found myself doing something I usually avoid: scrolling through the comments. And y’all, I KNOW better. Truly. It started with a Facebook post from a … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Rolling with the Trolls: Comments, Cancer, and Calling Out Nonsense

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

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."

Southpoint Access: Building Community in South Durham Through Connection and Achievement

In the heart of South Durham, where community spirit thrives and local pride runs deep, Southpoint Access aims not just to be an ultra-local news site, but also a virtual … Continue reading Southpoint Access: Building Community in South Durham Through Connection and Achievement

[Editor’s Note] What I’m Grateful For (2024)

Here are 10 things I’m grateful for after the first year of providing Southpoint Access to readers in and around South Durham: Our community spirit: We’ve got a thriving, supportive community that … Continue reading [Editor’s Note] What I’m Grateful For (2024)

[Raising Durham] Grounding Political Talk in Family Values

On Nov. 7, 2020 - a perfect November day in Durham - my daughter Harper and I sat outside Mad Hatter’s in Durham, enjoying lunch in the autumn sunshine. As … Continue reading [Raising Durham] Grounding Political Talk in Family Values