Editor's Blog
S*&# You Can Do When Your Kids Leave Home, Part III
(You Can Visit Them!)
"College and Career Ready" May Not Mean What You Think It Means
The TulsaKids 2017-2018 College Planner will soon be available to help families plan the next step after high school graduation.
What to Say in the Face of Bigotry?
Say Something.
Don't Let Your Kids Get This App
If they already have it, use it as a starting point to discuss bullying.
Who Will Be Teaching Your Children?
The state Board of Education has issued 855 emergency teacher certificates in two months. Here are some of the implications.
When Your Daughter's in Greece...
And Then There's an Earthquake
Have You Experienced Parent Shaming?
University of Michigan poll shows almost two-thirds of mothers have been “shamed” about their parenting choices.
Frugal and Fun: Save Money with Family Memberships
The Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Zoo and Tulsa Children's Museum memberships offer perks beyond free admission.
Jail as a Life Goal
Programs like City Year and Americorps can give children hope for the future but are currently threatened by budget cuts.
Non-English-Speaking Kids Not Welcome in Oklahoma
A group of Oklahoma legislators has some alarming ideas about how to plug the budget hole.
Lemon Pie and Mother's Day
If you're in charge of your own Mother's Day celebration this year, here are two simple, no-bake pie recipes to try.
Editor's Blog
Living the empty nest life, and loving it.
About This Blog
Betty Casey has been editor of TulsaKids for over 20 years – her youngest child was 3-years-old when she started working for the magazine. She and her husband Wes have three adult children. Betty’s blog ranges from writing about current issues or information of interest to local parents, reflecting on her life without kids at home, and posting a few recipes now and then. (Cooking and running are two or her favorite past-times.) Betty is the author/illustrator of three children’s books, "May Finds Her Way," "That is a Hat" and "The Prince of the Prairie" (The RoadRunner Press). She was named Blogger of the Year in 2014 by The Great Plains Journalism Awards, was a finalist in 2015 and won again in 2016. In 2017, she was named the News Blogger of the Year. She has also won numerous writing awards from the Parenting Media Association.
