Reading to your child is one of the most important and helpful things you can do for them.
Earlier this year, “The New Yorker” reported that teenagers might be exposed to more words than ever before, but they are not reading seriously. Even worse, kids aren’t…
Viola Desmond fought for equal civil rights for black in Canada.
Here in the United States, we’re familiar with Rosa Parks and her refusal to move to the back of the bus. She was not the only woman making strides in civil rights in North America. In our neighbor …
Work to develop your critical thinking skills.
Even if you’re not active on Facebook, you’ve still probably heard about the problem of fake news. Fortunately, Google and Facebook have both pledged to take steps to reduce the prevalence of fake news sites. Howev…
Notable Women who stood up for LGBT Rights
Most Americans are familiar with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the first major celebrities to come out as a lesbian. Her show “Ellen” was acclaimed for having the first openly lesbian character played by an openly gay woman….
Earning a college degree has positive consequences for your children.
It’s no secret that earning a college degree makes you more employable. It’s estimated that college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn at least $17,000 more than people with a high sch…
The Art of Letter Writing has many benefits.
Letter-writing is becoming a lost art according to many experts. About 70 percent of children write thank-you notes but don’t actually write letters. Most child development specialists believe that letter-writing is an…
Having an Adult mentor can make all the difference to a child.
Do you remember the first time you filled out a college application? It was a scary experience if you were alone, but if you went to school and had mentor like a teacher or counselor assist you, you pro…
Tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
Every January, the calendar turns over to a new year and gives people the opportunity to make changes and start fresh. Gilbert K. Chesterton, English author and poet, said, “The object of a New Year is not that we …
Holiday Table traditions from around the world
It doesn’t matter which December holiday you celebrate. It might be Yule, Christmas, Kwanza or Hanukkah. The one thing that’s common to almost every festivity is food. We all love to sit down with our friends and f…
Meditation is a good way to practice self-care during the holidays.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
It might be the season to be happy and merry, but it’s all too easy to ge…