By Sara Lindberg The house is quiet while I write this. It reminds me of eight years ago when I was trying desperately to control my breathing, working on everything I learned in class, staying calm and focused. Things were so different then. I was different. Looking back now, I’m not so sure I really liked [...]
A tribute to dads everywhere It was the day before high school and Reddit user HotTomalesYum’s dad pulled her aside: “He made me a promise saying something to the effect of, ‘If you are ever in a situation where you’re drunk, your driver is drunk, etc., you can call me and I’ll pick you up. [...]
Children today spend far more time in structured activities and far less time exploring and engaging in good, old-fashioned make believe. Yet research shows that imaginative play helps children develop a wide range of critical skills, including self-control. Looking for that inspiration to spark your child’s imagination? Then try reading fairy tales. These classic books [...]
Do you remember being afraid of the dark? I do. I remember waking up from nightmares, parched and thirsty for water. I remember sitting, frozen, petrified of what might be lurking under the bed. What if there was a monster with sharp teeth? Or a giant, flying insect just waiting to land on me and [...]
