[Thomas Moore, “This culture puts too little value on our children” Charlotte Observer (09/09/03): 9A] When convicted child molester and defrocked priest John Geoghan was murdered in jail a few weeks ago, I realized his horrible crimes had saddened but not...
[Thomas Moore, “A back-to-school list — for the grown-ups” Charlotte Observer (08/12/03): 11A] It’s as familiar in August as a 90-degree day — the back-to-school shopping list. I’ve discovered those lists are missing some essential items that...
[Thomas Moore, “True patriots help America fulfill the dream” Charlotte Observer (07/08/03): 11A] “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I’d gladly stand up...
[Moore, T. 2003. Something to Sing About. In Children and Families, 17 (Fall): 14, Alexandria, VA: NHSA] Voices of the National Head Start Association Choir soared at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. I was privileged to lead them. If you weren’t there, I wish...
[Moore, T. 2003. Making the World Safe for Our Children. In Children and Families, 17 (Summer): 14, Alexandria, VA: NHSA] These are tense times for Head Start children and families. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and even parents in the military have been deployed to Iraq,...
[Moore, T. 2003. Investing in Parental Involvement. In Children and Families, 17 (Spring): 12, Alexandria, VA: NHSA] A few weeks ago, I drove to Gastonia for the funeral of my preschool teacher, Mytle Hoffman. Mrs. Hoffman was known for her ability to motivate parents...
