When Margie Hamel Lundy and her husband Allen Lundy decided to road school their three children in 2010, they didn’t ask school authorities in Ohio for permission. “We didn’t offer up that information either when we left,” Mrs. Lundy said in an interview. “We were already working from home and were homeschooling our kids.” So,…
As Homeschool and Remote Schooling Increases, Parents Share Some Common Challenges
When Dr. Dene Schulze-Alva first started homeschooling her children six years ago, she wasn’t aware of the amount of research it would require to be a successful parent educator. “It’s a huge shift in time because you’re 100 percent dedicated to learning where and what the resources are,” Schulze-Alva said. “That’s the initial challenge.” Once…
Nuts and Berries for the Fiber Win
OK, nobody wants to talk about this, but it’s important. The word for today is fiber. That’s right—roughage—nuts, berries, and whole grains, and why they’re good for you. Fiber is the indigestible part of the plant foods you eat, and it’s your digestive tract’s best friend. I didn’t give fiber much thought until after my…
A Well-Lived Life of Purpose
Most of the people I know and work with want a life of meaning and purpose. Just getting by is not sufficient. But this isn’t taught in schools, and most of us feel unsure of how to move toward this meaningful life. This article won’t be a complete answer to living a life of purpose,…
After a Year of Zoom Meetings, We’ll Need to Rebuild Trust Through Eye Contact
The pandemic has exacerbated an already troubling trust deficit across political, economic, and other demographic divides. Research shared just before the pandemic’s onset uncovered that millennials are reluctant to trust government, business leaders, corporations, social and mass media, or even traditional social institutions. Meanwhile, a recent Canadian survey found that half of respondents believe business…
What to Eat to Defend Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for around 1 in 4 deaths each year. But fear not—you can greatly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle changes such as getting regular exercise and eating heart-healthy foods. All five of the following superfoods are easy to…
Glutathione Deficiency and Risk of Severe COVID-19
Glutathione is an antioxidant made from three amino acids in your body. It’s produced by your liver and plays an important role in combating reactive oxygen species that can damage your cells. Now, researchers have linked glutathione deficiency with more severe COVID infections. Data shows that people who are deficient in glutathione can experience some…
Why You Should Disable Your Teen’s Smartphone
My teenager just woke up, walked into the kitchen, and said, “Mom, what day is it?” The days are running together, kids are staying up too late, we’re trying to get out of our PJ’s before lunch, we’re eating too much and not exercising enough, and everyone needs a haircut. We’ve lost structure, schedules, and…
Oregano, a must have in the garden…and in the medicine cabinet
Ah oregano. No self respecting pizzeria is without a shaker full of it nearby. But the proverbial pizza topper has far more uses than spicing up one of America’s favorite foods. From curing athlete’s foot to helping fight cancer, Oregano has unsung medical properties and growing it in your garden or right there on your…
Behind My Back
All talking ceased when I opened the door to the conference room, and I thought I sensed a foreboding undercurrent of doom. As I entered the room, everyone tried to act either as if they were making small talk or looking at their notebooks. These were members of my staff, and I could tell they…
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