Everybody’s a critic. The shopper in the produce department of the grocery store gently squeezes an avocado, testing for ripeness. The 5-year-old wants his dad to read “Winnie-the-Pooh” at bedtime instead of “Where the Wild Things Are.” We bring a critical eye to all sorts of stuff every single day, usually without much thought and…
Babysitting Grandkids Isn’t Just a Godsend for Parents
June 16, 2022
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A new study comparing Asian and Western societies has found that strong grandparent-child relationships can bring reciprocal benefits for the whole family, helping not only parents but also keeping grandparents’ minds sharp and dementia-free. University of South Australia’s Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck examined intergenerational relationships in her study spanning Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong and…
College’s Plea to Staff and Students: Report Kindness
By Diane Bell From The San Diego Union-Tribune After Grossmont College’s commencement June 9, several students took off their caps and gowns and deposited them in a special box as a gift for members of next year’s graduating class who lack money to purchase the ceremonial robes. It was another in a string of random…
Parenting Is Letting Go and Holding Onto Memories
By Lucy Luginbill From Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.) First. Last. They don’t often collide. But when they do, your heart knows. I was a witness to that kind of occasion years ago — a “first time” I knew would be the “last time.” It happened in such an ordinary way, a scene that’s been repeated…
Honoring Your Father
By Barton Goldsmith From Tribune News Service If you were lucky enough to have had a good dad, not a Super Dad but just a regular guy dad, you really hit the jackpot. So many kids grow up (or try to) without the emotional support or even the presence of a father. The idea of…
5 Family Challenges That Add Magic to Childhood
Childhood is fleeting, but the memories of childhood can last a lifetime. What we tend to remember most fondly are shared experiences and family traditions. One way to add the sort of magic that can be treasured and passed down is to take on fun goals or challenges as a family. Here are some ideas…
The Paternity Test: Good Dads Make Every Day a Father’s Day
More than 10 years ago, my daughter and her family visited me in Asheville, North Carolina. My eldest grandson was about 5 years old. Like lots of kids his age, he adored comic book characters with superhuman powers, and unbeknownst to me, his uncle, my eldest son, told Michael that Grandpa was a superhero. He…
The Distinct Value of a Good Man
Once, my dad talked to me about the death of his father. “I’ve always known my dad had my back,” he said. “Even when he was so old that he needed me, I still had the sense that if anything really went wrong with the world, my father could save me. When he died, it…
Dear June: Son Won’t Repay Large Sums He Borrowed From His Mother
I am a 75-year-old mom of two grown children. My son has for years borrowed endless amounts of money. Each and every time I bring up repayment or a payment plan, it always ends up in a terrible situation. Ten years ago, he and his wife signed an IOU letter; now, he tells me his…
Books to Celebrate Father’s Day
Father’s Day—the perfect day to go camping, fly a kite, have a cookout … or read a book? This holiday is a great reminder of the importance of strong, positive father figures and male role models. The following books showcase fathers (or grandfathers) who provide their families with strength, protection, and love. ‘Grandpa Green’ by Lane…
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