God. Spirit. Divine. Could it be that these three words (and others like them) have a singular strength for bolstering our powers of self-control? Even among nonbelievers? And with demonstrated effects as great as a 91 percent boost? If it sounds too good to be true, guess again. These are the findings from a series…
For Boosting Self-Control, the Research Is Clear: Nothing Beats Religious Belief
Dear Next Generation: A Whole Barnful of Shovels
I really am convinced that a great deal of crime present in today’s world is a direct result of broken families. Children need a village to raise them, but first, a strong family or parent is a must. I am the eldest of seven children who were blessed with good parents. They were strict and…
Proverbs to Cherish: ‘Idle Hands’
I was fortunate to grow up with a mother who often spoke in proverbs—“a stitch in time,” “do unto others,” and so on—but have only truly begun to appreciate their wisdom as I’ve grown older. Yet when I use them nowadays, I find that a lot of people don’t know them and wish they did….
Moral Tales for Children From McGuffey’s Readers: The Young Teacher
June 11, 2022
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This is the sixth 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…
What Is Healthy Masculinity?
Healthy masculinity is when men flourish first for themselves, then for their families, posterity, and communities. A man embodying healthy masculinity knows who he is. He is physically healthy and strong. He is pursuing and developing his skills and capabilities to make him more competent and able to take action. He has a sense of…
Parenting Matters: A Guide to Raising Good Kids
My wife, Mary, and I were talking about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, when she brushed tears from her brown eyes and asked, “What could be worse than having a child shot to death in school?” I thought for a while and wondered aloud: “I suppose it could be worse to be the parent of…
What to Know About Internships for High Schoolers
When you think about internships, you may assume they’re something offered only to college students, but these days some employers are offering them to high school students as well. An internship can provide an excellent opportunity for high schoolers to test the waters of career paths they may be considering and to improve the quality…
Dear Next Generation: Thoughts for Life
I wrote this to my son in 2002 upon his high school graduation. I actually gave it to all three of my kids when they graduated. I’m proud to say, all three of them are wonderful people. Jeff Sebek, California To My Son I’ve written this letter to you because I feel that a chapter in my…
How to Be a Good Grandparent
June 6, 2022
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Parenthood can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from blissful happiness to abject horror, so when your children have children, your real-life experience can help them and your grandchildren get through the process with flying colors. Be a Resource Think back to when you had your children, and how you found someone who had already raised…
‘Yes’ and ‘No’: 2 Little Engines Pulling a Lot of Freight
Saying no is hard. At one point in my early 40s, I was helping three renegade nuns found a small private middle school, serving on the parish council of my church, and teaching Sunday school to sixth-graders, as well as being in charge of a den in my son’s Cub Scout Pack. These were all…
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