Moms Talk

Moms Talk: How to Talk to Kids About Racism

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday was observed on Monday. That being said, we asked the Moms Council how holidays such as this can help people talk to their kids about racism.

Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council takes your questions, gives advice and shares solutions. Our conversation starts today with a topic that is, unfortunately, not a new one. In light of Monday’s observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we asked the Moms Council how holidays such as these can help people talk with their kids about racism?  Meghan Cogswell In short, just the fact that the holiday exists opens the door for discussion and is reason to talk about MLK specifically and his accomplishments. I think the schools do a great job of teaching the kids the meanings behind each of the holidays that are observed in the town. My kids will come home and tell us about what they are learning which is a great and ultimately leads to …

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Erin Calvo-Bacci

11:30 am on Thursday, January 19, 2012

Thank you Local Mom, we do need to walk in others shoes to truly get a tast of life for others.   more ›

What's Open on Martin Luther King Day

Find out what is open and what is closed today.

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Banks, Town Hall and the Post Office are closed today. Here is a list of what is open:

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Joe Veno

6:59 am on Monday, January 16, 2012

Stop & Shop is open 7am to 11pm today.   more ›

The Week Ahead: January 16-20

A look at what's on the docket for the coming week.

Here’s the rundown of what’s going on around Reading, this holiday week of Jan. 16-20. Monday, Jan. 16 Tuesday, Jan. 17 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Thursday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 20

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