Some advice in quick-time. I refer to an old military abbreviation for moving quickly and efficiently. Not an Apple app. My advice is mostly about YOU, the next generation. You will lead us into the future … and you hold the key to how the future may look. Your character, your education, your value systems,…
12 Timeless Picture Books to Enjoy at Christmastime
One of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to infuse the spirit of Christmas into daily family life during the holiday season is to read timeless picture books aloud. Even the children who may feel like they’ve grown out of the read-aloud stage will make their way back at the sound of a lovely Christmas…
The Value of Labor in a Life Well Lived
This summer, my husband, four children, and I moved from our colorful little farm on a Florida bayou closer into the bustle of town. Leaving the hum of sleepy cicadas, the stretch of snowy egrets over watery sunsets, and early mornings working in a big, old barn was tough to accept. But our oldest son…
When Your Holidays Aren’t So Joyful
The holiday season is everyone’s favorite time of year—or is it? The cultural image of the holidays, fueled by glittering media images, is a delightful time of family harmony, delicious feasts, brightly lit houses, kisses under the mistletoe, and wide-eyed children gathered around the tree. The good news is that those kinds of heartwarming moments…
The Comparison Trap
They say that “comparison is the thief of joy.” This quote has been attributed to many people, including President Theodore Roosevelt and author and scholar C.S. Lewis. It seems to ring true, doesn’t it? Comparison Trap We humans tend to compare ourselves to each other all the time. Have you ever caught up with an old…
The Bad News Is the Good News for Parents
I’m a Brussels sprouts before the cheesecake kind of guy, so let’s get the bad news out of the way first: You’re responsible for your children’s education. It doesn’t matter what school your son or daughter attends—a mediocre public school, the best private academy in the city, or homeschool—you’re the one who bears the weight…
Holiday Prep: Christmas Morning
For the magic makers at Christmastime (you know who you are), there are many details to prepare. Christmas morning itself—from the opening of presents, to the menu, to the ambiance and family traditions—requires some preparation. Here are some ideas to help you plan one of the most memorable mornings of the year. Keep It Simple…
Girl Scouts Boost Financial Education Programming
By Steve Rosen From Tribune Content Agency Girl Scouts: It’s not just about cookie season and selling boxes of Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups, and Caramel deLites. Girl Scouts is also about learning money management skills, entrepreneurship, and other financial concepts. And that focus on stimulating the financial mind-set and enlightening scouts about the importance of being…
Steer Clear of Fee-Based Scholarship Websites
November 26, 2022
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By Steve Rosen From Tribune Content Agency When it comes to college scholarship online search sites, there are many to choose from—perhaps too many. A Google search using the words “college scholarship sites” turned up dozens of candidates. But having so many choices can be all the more confusing to students looking for scholarships, grants,…
It’s That Time of Year: Surviving the Holiday Season
Ah, the winter holidays. That glorious time when hopes and wishes override past experience, when the forgetful again envision the season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s as a Hallmark flick, bright with good cheer and glad hearts. In your mind’s eye, you see Grandma baking pies in the kitchen, Mom and Dad wrapping presents in…
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