Notable Women who stood up for LGBT Rights
Most Americans are familiar with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the first major celebrities to come out as a lesbian. Her show “Ellen” was acclaimed for having the first openly lesbian character played by an openly gay woman….
Earning a college degree has positive consequences for your children.
It’s no secret that earning a college degree makes you more employable. It’s estimated that college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn at least $17,000 more than people with a high sch…
The Art of Letter Writing has many benefits.
Letter-writing is becoming a lost art according to many experts. About 70 percent of children write thank-you notes but don’t actually write letters. Most child development specialists believe that letter-writing is an…
Having an Adult mentor can make all the difference to a child.
Do you remember the first time you filled out a college application? It was a scary experience if you were alone, but if you went to school and had mentor like a teacher or counselor assist you, you pro…
Tips to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
Every January, the calendar turns over to a new year and gives people the opportunity to make changes and start fresh. Gilbert K. Chesterton, English author and poet, said, “The object of a New Year is not that we …
Holiday Table traditions from around the world
It doesn’t matter which December holiday you celebrate. It might be Yule, Christmas, Kwanza or Hanukkah. The one thing that’s common to almost every festivity is food. We all love to sit down with our friends and f…
Meditation is a good way to practice self-care during the holidays.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
It might be the season to be happy and merry, but it’s all too easy to ge…
Native American family in national dress
November is Native American Heritage Month. Dr. Debbie Reese, Nambé Pueblo, recommended a list of books for children and teens that portrayed Native Americans in a positive way instead of through stereotypes. Many of these …
A List of Musical selections to inspire you after the election.
The good news is that the election is over. The bad news is that the election is over. Many people are concerned about the direction the government will take in the next four years. There is always wor…
Make the choice everyday to be happy. Being happy is not about the things you have.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. -Mahatma Gandhi
Each of us has a different definition of happiness, which is perfectly okay. What mak…