Category: Family & Education

Sandy Manners

Summer means it’s finally time to spend relaxing days on the beach, so here’s a quick refresher on proper behavior. Spatial Relations The great thing about going to the beach is enjoying the warm sunshine, rolling waves, wide open space, and fresh air. So as you look around for the perfect spot, respect the privacy…


Take a Walk in the Woods

Summer weather invites exploration of local, state, and national parks. The vast majority of park visitors spend only a few hours happily traipsing around before returning to their vehicles and safely returning home. However, as the TV series “Gilligan’s Island” taught us, plans can go awry, making it a good idea to be prepared, just…


Summer Boating Made Better

Some of the surest ways to have summer boating fun are to swim, enjoy towable inflatable toys, and have a cookout, so we’ve collected suggestions for all of these. (Courtesy of Airhead) Water Sled Airhead Great Big Mable $479.99 Skimming along the water, just inches from the surface, and bouncing over boat wakes is a…


Plantain: A First Aid Weed With Antibiotic, Antiviral, and Pain-Blocking Effects

In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. Plantain (Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata) may share a name with the banana-like…


Treasures and Trash: Visiting the Library

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a library,” Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges wrote. Like Borges, many of us find a little slice of heaven in a public library. There, standing straight as soldiers in tight ranks on the shelves, are thousands of books waiting just for us: stories, adventures,…


Summer Tools for Mom’s Back Pocket

Summertime can be a tricky season for moms. Our expectations can sometimes get the better of us. When we think of summer, there’s the promise of sunny, care-free days filled with outdoor fun and happy family moments. There’s the vision of lounging in the sunshine, reading those books we’ve been trying to find time for,…


How Marxism Broke Down the Nuclear Family

Commentary Marriage is an institution uniquely apt for the rearing and nourishing of children, an open-ended task calling parents to assume an attitude of love and commitment toward children. Conversely, divorce undermines the family unit and deprives children of an intact biological family. Karl Marx recommended the abolition of marriage in his Communist Manifesto, stating…


Children From Fatherless Homes Most Affected by Mental Health, Behavioral Issues: Report

Roughly one in four U.S. children are living in fatherless homes, causing undeniable negative effects on the children’s behavior and mental health, according to a report published by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). Comparing several dozen studies conducted from 1987 up to 2022, the AFPI—a non-partisan research institute working “to advance policies that put…


10 Ways to Honor Your Dad This Father’s Day

Editor’s Note: This Father’s Day, make some time for the special dad in your life by doing a fun activity together. Whether you plan to spend the day hiking, birdwatching, going to a car show, or just grabbing a coffee, make it something to remember. In her newest book, “Everyday Should Be Father’s Day” Jennifer…


Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make

Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren from following,…