Top 10 Back-to-School Resources
It’s back-to-school time … what, already?! Yup, and whether you’re heading to university for the first time or coming back for your final year, you should be able to find an article here that will help you have a more enjoyable and productive school year. From high school to grad school, there’s something here for [...] Read More >
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Does Multitasking Hurt Productivity?
Is multi-tasking hurting your productivity? Multi-tasking sounds great in theory: By doing several tasks simultaneously you save time and get things done more effectively … right? The BBC reports: Indeed, media multi-tasking sounds, at first glance, like a boon for productivity. If we can do two things at once, we can do twice the amount [...] Read More >
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See the World: Volunteer!
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves fresh air, gorgeous views and incredible food, a working holiday at an organic farm might be just what you’re looking for. I know, I know, work doesn’t sound very restful, but if you have a job that keeps you inside, seated at a desk most of the [...] Read More >
Tags: eating well, Family, farming, food, health, holiday, organic, stress, vacation, volunteer
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Death of the Shotgun Wedding
What is the greatest threat to the family in the US? David Frum, a CNN contributor argues that the issues surrounding the same sex marriage debate are not the greatest threat to marriage in America. Rather, the declining view of the necessity of marriage at all poses the greater risk. Did marriage slip away from [...] Read More >
Tags: debate, Family, marriage, pregnancy, shot gun marriage, teen pregnancy, wedding
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When Parents Feel Helpless
The term “helicopter parent” describes the sort of parents who always must be intimately involved in the development of their children. This kind of parent seeks to prevent any harm from coming to them by hovering nearby, ready to swoop in at a moment’s notice to prevent any failure from befalling their kids. But what [...] Read More >
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Does Marriage Matter?
A recent article for The Frisky asked 15 women currently in long term relationships why they chose not to marry. I was expecting them to say that they didn’t believe in marriage, or that they had a religious or atheistic objection to it. Instead I found that their answers had more to do with what [...] Read More >
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Condoms for Kids
Would you want a school nurse to give condoms to your 6 year old? Starting in September, students in Provincetown, Massachusetts will have access to condoms at school. Several other programs exist nationwide but so far this Provincetown’s board is the only one to grant access to students in grades 1 -12. An article for [...] Read More >
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World Cup Soccer in Lego
It’s pretty hard to ignore that the World Cup is happening right now. But for those of us who aren’t huge fans, a month long competition feels like a LOT of soccer. Just tell me when we get to the final! If you’re looking for a small dose of World Cup action, vuvuzelas included, check [...] Read More >
Tags: Family, FIFA, humor, in the news, soccer, south africa, sports, World, world cup
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Freedom, More or Less
I was intrigued this morning by an article from O, the Oprah Magazine which asked “Bikini or headscarf — which offers more freedom?” I was raised in England and Canada and my western brain immediately answered “not the head scarf”. But as I read through the article – one woman’s account of her daughter’s choice [...] Read More >
Tags: better parenting, daughters, dress, Family, freedom, head scarf, modesty, modesty & appearance, parenting, parenting essentials, purity, teen issues
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Who I Am
What implications does your family’s past have on you? I started thinking about the significance of our family history recently after seeing parts of NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” The show delves into the family tree of individuals, revealing unknown stories linked to crucial events. Needless to say, the results easily range from [...] Read More >
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What Do You Fear?
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