Category: Family & Education

Light in the Darkness: Bethany and Ryan Bomberger and the Radiance Foundation

“To every girl out there … you are so precious. God designed you beautifully and uniquely. Whether you’re a princess or whether you’re a warrior (or if you’re a princess warrior), love who you were created to be!” So reads the dedication to a new book, “She Is She,” and those words describe as well…


Peaceful Parenting: What It Is and How to Implement It

Kiva Schuler experienced neglect and trauma in her childhood, fortifying her resolve to offer her own children a better life. She is now a mom of two; the founder of The Jai Institute for Parenting, an organization that trains parenting coaches; and the author of “The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution: Changing the World by Changing How…


Spring Cleaning: Start With the Mirror

It’s that time of year when we want a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning. Typically, this takes the form of cleaning out the garage, organizing a closet, deep cleaning the carpets, or stuffing old items into donation bins. It’s beneficial to take good care of our external environment in this way. What…


Dear Next Generation: Learn by Leaning Into Life

Hello, I am 74 years old and have traveled all over the world to 95 countries. I have taught many young people how to get on with their lives, and I have a pretty good batting average. Lessons to live by: Learn self-responsibility and discipline and how to take care of yourself. Learn to do…


Dear Dr. Chloe, My Friend Makes Constant Rude Remarks, and Ignores Me in Our Group Chat. I Feel Lonely. What Should I Do?

Dear Dr. Chloe, I’ve known my three dearest pals for eight years—we met in college and became friends almost instantly. Since we all got married, we don’t talk or hang out as much, but we do see each other occasionally. One of them is constantly making rude remarks about me, including how I look and…


Dear Dr. Chloe, My Friend Makes Constant Rude Remarks, and Ignores Me in Our Group Chat

Dear Dr. Chloe, I’ve known my three dearest pals for eight years—we met in college and became friends almost instantly. Since we all got married, we don’t talk or hang out as much, but we do see each other occasionally. One of them is constantly making rude remarks about me, including how I look and…


Food and Fellowship

“The dinner table,” wrote Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, “is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners, but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just about all the other accomplishments of polite society except the minuet.” Scout out “value of family dinners” online, and you’ll discover a bundle of…


Happy Campers

With summer on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp. Summer camp is as American as apple pie and serves as a rite of passage for many children. And even better, there are many to choose from. If your child loves the water, look for a camp that offers supervised swimming, canoeing,…


Grand Performances

Dance and music school recitals create life-long memories. Make sure those memories are all good memories by adhering to a few etiquette rules. Applaud for Everyone While you’re there to show your support and pride in your child’s performance, it’s important to show all the kids your appreciation for their hard work and months of…


An Experiment in Tradition Nurtures Wonder

In 1936, a 13-year-old boy from New York, who had run away from home, walked down a lonely road in South Dakota while a storm menaced in the murky clouds above. A trucker pulled over by the wayfarer and shouted, “Kid, there’s a tornado brewin’. Get in!” The boy did so, and was saved from…