Author: Minimarie D. Hardy

Minimarie Doe Hardy is a versatile professional, with a strong background in writing, faith based facilitating through ministry and community outreach, speaking, and in education as a teacher. "Mini" is true to her southern roots in its culture, hospitality, and cuisine. She places great importance on family and community, and takes pleasure in hosting, cooking, and volunteering for various causes. Minimarie earned a B.A. in Mass Communication and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Autism Support & Awareness

Redefining What It Means To Be Special Needs!

Minimarie D. Hardy

  There seems to be more of a growth in awareness, openness, and acceptance with those living with autism. This makes me so excited as a parent with a beautiful autistic child in seeing finally as a society we are redefining our perception of those with special needs and autism! Many parents and teachers have… Continue reading Redefining What It Means To Be Special Needs!

Family Matters, Journeys In Motherhood, The Little Things That Count

Awarded From The Start 

Minimarie D. Hardy

   It was the last week of camp for my morning class for which I taught music and movement. I wanted to do something special for my morning large group class  of diverse ages. They were always so enthusiastically willing to participate in whatever I taught them. I decided to give them a little certificate… Continue reading Awarded From The Start 

Spiritual Growth and Understanding, The Balancing Act

Rest My Child

Minimarie D. Hardy

Patricia was running on fumes. The mother of three children under the age 10 knew she needed to rest, but she felt like she couldn't due to the needs of so many who depended on her. Patricia who worked from home felt insulted when others would say "Oh you just stay at home." Patricia would… Continue reading Rest My Child

Family Matters

Can’t Touch This: Good Touch/ Bad Touch 

Minimarie D. Hardy

It is very important for parents to create the open dialogue of explaining appropriate and inappropriate touch to their children. Child sexual abuse is a reality that all parents should break the taboo in discussion in being proactive in prevention. Many of us have heard of "Stranger Danger" however many child molestation and sexual abuse… Continue reading Can’t Touch This: Good Touch/ Bad Touch 

Friendship, Journeys In Motherhood, Women and Moms Who Inspire

The Friendship Lifeline with Erica Grant

Minimarie D. Hardy

There's a time in our lives where we begin to evaluate our friendships. We begin to take an account of our relationships in seeing the truth of what they are. We also in this stage begin to take a self -assessment of who we are when it comes down to extending the bond of friendship.… Continue reading The Friendship Lifeline with Erica Grant