“The key to resilience in the face of persecution is the willingness to suffer,” says Rod Dreher, “not just to bear it stoically, but to find a way to transform it and purify it into something good.” In this episode of “American Thought Leaders,” host Jan Jekielek speaks about soft totalitarianism, “wokeness,” and ways to…
Resistance and Suffering—Preparing Ourselves to Stand for Truth in a Time of Lies
March 3, 2022
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Reviving the Classics for a Modern World
March 2, 2022
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Once upon a time, an understanding of the ancient past was the hallmark of any educated person in the West. A study of classical authors, including Plutarch and Cicero, was a staple of education that has fallen out of vogue. This course of study is by no means an outdated source without value to us…
A Partnership to Help Children Succeed
“If you were anyone else, I would punch you in the face.” I stood there, holding my little girl, rather shocked by what I had just heard. I was a young teacher, and I had not had many dealings with parents and certainly never had one tell me he would punch me. Yet here stood…
Sweet Gestures: How to Show Mom You Appreciate Her
Whether you’re thinking ahead to Mother’s Day or just wanting to do something nice for your wife, daughter, or mom—here are a few very simple ideas that will surely put a smile on her face. Acknowledgment Moms can sometimes feel invisible or unappreciated for the things they do, although they probably understand that their work…
What to Do When Homeschool Feels Overwhelming
There are a number of things that make homeschooling a wonderful choice for so many families. At the top of most parents’ lists are the endless options and resources available to homeschoolers, not to mention the relentless stream of ideas and dreams a homeschooling parent can conjure once they embrace the freedom homeschooling allows. With…
Teaching the Language of Love in the Home
How do we know for sure that our children feel our love? We may wonder about this key aspect of our relationship with them, or we may just take it for granted that it’s all working out. Does one child think that I love her sibling more? Is my son feeling upset because he doesn’t…
Growth Through Friendship and Support
Fifth grade was the first time students were introduced to band in the school where I taught, and I could usually count on about 85 percent of the class signing up to play an instrument. On Fridays, right before recess and lunch, all of these excited band members went to band while the rest of…
Dear Next Generation: Mottos to Live by
I’m 81. The two lifetime mottos that I still constantly use are, “Do what you have to do when you have to do it” and “I can do this” (I whisper this to myself). Fortunately, I was raised in the 1940s and 1950s, when laughter, fun, and positive attitudes were plentiful, probably in contrast to…
Play: It’s Not Just for Kids
My aged 60-something friend John knows how to play. When he and my grandkids get together, they spend hours playing card games such as Spit, Hearts, and even Old Maid. The kids scream and laugh, but John is the loudest of them all. When he gets a good hand or wins a game, I can…
Delving Into Devices, Setting Time Limits on Device ‘Screen Time’ With Your Children
“Screen time” used to mean sitting around and watching TV. For kids, too much time in front of the TV is linked to obesity, as well as trouble in school. But screen time doesn’t refer just to television anymore. Smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices are now everywhere. These new screens pose new challenges for…
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