Ukraine, Lockdown Drills, and Puberty

Thoughts on a Tuesday in March 2022

Heather Lynne Sparks

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Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash

My son, 11, has “sort of” heard about Ukraine. He can point to it on a map. He’s seen clips online of bombed buildings and refugee children. Yesterday morning, he too-casually asked if this was World War III in between bites of his Pop-Tart.

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Heather Lynne Sparks

Bibliotherapist. Tired but hopeful mother of four. Former high school English teacher and gifted education specialist who spills her guts right here.