Respect is earned, and our elders earned it by raising us. As we all age, there may come a time when they need our assistance. Be the one to reach out, easing the discomfort they may feel acknowledging they need a helping hand. Return the Favor As children, it’s too easy to take the efforts…
A Balance Between the Arts and Academics Can Foster Student Confidence and Teamwork
Students in traditional, brick-and-mortar schools spend much of their time taking high-stakes tests. From kindergarten on, kids are pushed to be college-ready. Rigorous academic classes. Never-ending arrays of tests. Push, push, push. But what if, instead of pressuring young people in the single-minded pursuit of academics, we encouraged them to balance their lives by taking…
Stop Telling Singles to Try Online Dating
The wedding industry is booming in the post-COVID world. Yet the fuss over wedding flowers, gowns, and photographers can’t cover up an ever-growing reality: A large portion of the American adult population is single. Nearly half of Americans over the age of 18 land in this category, according to the Census Bureau, and 62 percent…
Proverbs to Cherish: ‘An Ounce of Prevention’
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one of those proverbs that many only half-know. In fact, probably most people can only recite, “An ounce of prevention.” The story behind this proverb and its potential for diverse application are fascinating. In my first piece on proverbs, I talked about proverbs as…
First Aid Essentials for Home, Office, and Travel
Providing first aid may be the most important reaction to an accident of any type, but all too often, a first aid kit is either nowhere to be found or, if you do find one, you discover that it’s woefully lacking in critical, often-used components. You can find a basic first aid kit for less…
Moral Tales for Children From McGuffey’s Readers: Bird Friends
June 25, 2022
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This is the eighth instalment in our McGuffey Readers series, in which we reproduce some of the best moral tales from the classic 1800s schoolbooks that sold an estimated 122 million copies by 1960, the largest circulation of any book in the world next to the Bible and Webster’s Dictionary. McGuffey’s Readers played an important…
KultureCity: One Family’s Campaign to Make the World a More Friendly Place for Kids Battling Autism
June 24, 2022
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Julian and Michele Maha are your typical “American dream” family. They live in a Birmingham suburb with two kids, a house, and two cars. It’s all there, even the furry pet in the backyard. But this American dream ended up dealing the Mahas a sobering reality. Their 14-year-old son Abram is autistic. On a recent…
Advice for New Graduates: Commencement Means Beginning
For most high school and college seniors, the big day is now over. You’ve gathered with your classmates and loved ones, walked across a stage wearing a cap and gown, received a diploma and a handshake, and are now officially graduates. Some of you will go on to college or post-graduate studies. Others will join…
Children’s Books: 3 Great Reads to Counter Summer Boredom
Summer break free time can bring almost endless opportunities for adventures and fun, but the long-awaited release from the school year’s structure can also lead to boredom. Here are three books to suggest when you’re met with this summer’s chorus of “I’m bored.” While you may not want your child to perfectly mimic the characters…
Hosting a Homeschool Open House
It’s astonishing just how fast the school year zips along to the end, isn’t it? That’s the beauty of homeschooling. Your kids have immense freedom and all the time in the world to immerse themselves in fascinating topics, to dig deeper and fully explore and make discoveries, so the days fly by quickly for everyone….
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