The journey begins the moment you start your first job. How smoothly and quickly it progresses is subject to many factors, several of which are within your control. Helping others can play a large role in your own success. Choose Your Goals In every workplace, there are those who are content to show up and…
Aesop’s Fables: The Dog & His Reflection
January 28, 2022
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Aesop (c. 620–564 B.C.) was a Greek storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as “Aesop’s Fables.” His tales, with their moral value, have long influenced our culture and civilization, contributing not only to the education and moral character building of children, but also, with their universal appeal, to the self-reflection of…
A New Start for Our Family
All families have pain. We have no idea the battles that people are facing, but sometimes we get a glimpse and see a small part of another’s struggle. And it is in those moments that we have the opportunity to help, which is exactly what one very special teacher did for a family. It had…
Parents Tell Their 8 Sons That They Are Expecting a 9th Boy in Epic Gender Reveal
January 27, 2022
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When a 29-year-old mom of eight boys announced her ninth pregnancy, many speculated that she might be expecting a daughter. But in an epic gender reveal video, she and her husband break the news to their sons, and the world, that summer 2022 heralds the entry of baby boy number nine. Nashville native Yalancia Rosario,…
How to Change the Minds of Those You Disagree With
Ah, it’s January once again! That means it’s also a time for fresh starts and new goals. One of my goals in 2022 is to finally read “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.” Although I’ve perused large portions of it in the past, reading it straight through has been on my to-do list for some time….
Children’s Books: ‘The Handsome Little Cygnet,’ a Tale of Love and Identity
Manhattan may not be the first place you would look for a strong family with a good father, but the author of a new children’s book reveals one living on a lake in Central Park. In “The Handsome Little Cygnet,” writer and illustrator duo Matthew Mehan and John Folley show us a family of swans…
Parenting Matters: The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Children: Love Your Spouse
The best thing parents can do for their kids is to love each other. Recently, my wife, Mary, and I were in my doctor’s waiting room, where she found an old copy of Time magazine (May 20, 2019). Leafing through it, she came across an article with a very large headline, “LOVE YOUR SPOUSE MORE.”…
Homeschooling the Low-Cost Way
A single online search for homeschooling resources will turn up myriad books, curriculum packages, and resources created specifically for homeschoolers. Of course, they all look amazing, so your wish list grows. However, depending upon the number of children you plan to teach, expenses can add up quickly. But I have good news for you: You…
Finding Beauty in the Little Things
The other day, I was filling up my washing machine for what was probably load number 1,658,432 of my life. The sun was shining through the window, and as the suds began to develop, I happened to notice the beautiful pink, blue, and purple hues being reflected in the bubbles. They had a pearlescent quality…
Dear Next Generation: The Power of Thank-You Notes
Having an attitude of gratitude can help an individual, especially younger individuals and those early in their careers, to maximize their potential. There was a cartoon in a national magazine several years ago that depicted a man with a clipboard talking to two parents of a child sitting at a desk who had apparently just…
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