If you’ve ever watched Disney’s Finding Nemo, you probably remember Dory’s famous words: “Just keep swimming.” While those three words may seem simple, they carry a powerful message about perseverance, hope, and continuing forward even when the path ahead is uncertain. As I reflect on Father’s Day and the month of June, I find myself…

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and this year, my reflection comes from a place that feels both personal and powerful. It came while sitting beside my son, watching a Disney film that I had heard about but had not fully taken in until now, . As a mother, as a leader, and as someone…

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time that calls us to move beyond awareness and into action. Recently, while I was sitting in the waiting area as my son was getting his hair retwisted at the hairstylist’s home, the movie Despicable Me was playing in the background. It was not the first time I…

Last weekend, I was talking with my son Jabari about Peter Pan after we began researching rides at Disneyland. During our conversation, I realized something that surprised me. Although Peter Pan is such a well known story, I had never actually read the book with him. That realization led us into a deeper conversation. I…

Children do not need someone to save them. They need someone to stand with them, to listen, and to ensure their voice carries weight.

Tonight, I watched “Bad Hair Day” with my son. On the surface, it is a lighthearted Disney movie filled with mishaps, humor, and unexpected twists. But as the credits rolled, I realized how much this story mirrors the lives and realities of the children we serve through Atlanta CASA. At its heart, “Bad Hair Day”…

This year marks the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a story that has endured for generations not because of decorations or gifts, but because of its powerful reminder that Christmas is about connection, compassion, and belonging. In Whoville, the Grinch believed Christmas could be taken away if the presents disappeared. Yet, in…

Every so often a story reminds us that even in a world full of challenges, courage and compassion can chart a new path. “Zootopia” is one of those stories. At its heart, “Zootopia” is a film about possibility. It follows a determined young rabbit, Judy Hopps, who believes that a better world is possible when…

Every so often a story reminds us of what is possible when people choose to care. The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is one of those stories. It shares the true journey of a small church community in East Texas that answered a powerful call to love. Twenty-two families opened their homes…

Pixar’s Inside Out offers a powerful window into the emotional world of a child. While the movie is animated and lighthearted at times, it captures something very real. Children experience complex emotions even when they cannot fully express them.