Published inVoices4KidsInvesting in Our Future: Why Business Should Support Child-Focused Public PoliciesA few years ago, a good friend’s son played in the SMU-Navy football game, and I was psyched to see him play. But if you have never been to…Jan 13Jan 13
Published inVoices4KidsSpeaking of Kids: Calling Out Who’s for Kids, and Who’s Just KiddingIn 2023, we decided to launch our podcast, Speaking of Kids. Our fundamental premise is that children are, far too often, an afterthought…Jan 41Jan 41
Children Are Not Little Adults: Ensuring Adequate Pediatric Emergency Care in U.S. HospitalsAs a parent, there is perhaps nothing more terrifying than the helplessness felt when your child is gravely ill or injured. The rush to the…Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Published inVoices4KidsTexans: Standing Up for Their Students and Public SchoolsPublic schools, which were embraced after the Civil War as necessary to protect democracy and our republic, are under attack. Under the…Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Published inVoices4KidsPrioritizing Children’s Best Interests Over Parental FearParenting is an ever-evolving journey. Just as you feel you’ve mastered one stage, children grow and present new challenges that render…Dec 16, 2023Dec 16, 2023
The Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of NeglectThe kids are not alright.Dec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023
Published inVoices4KidsA Lifeline in Peril: How Congressional Inaction Puts PEPFAR’s Crucial Support for Children at Riskby Bruce Lesley, Kathy Sacco, and Leila NinatallahNov 27, 20231Nov 27, 20231
Published inVoices4KidsFrom Cradle to Limbo: The Immediate and Long-term Dangers of Repealing Birthright Citizenship for…Birthright citizenship, enshrined by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, has stood as a pillar of inclusivity since its…Nov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
Published inVoices4KidsLaunching of the Speaking of Kids Podcastby Bruce Lesley, Messellech “Selley” Looby, and Leila NematallahOct 12, 2023Oct 12, 2023
Congress Is Shortchanging ChildrenNOTE: I am now also posting on Substack and urge people to follow First Focus on Children and me there.Oct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023