Parenting with Style: Why You Might Clash with Your Child

By Caron Goode

Every morning, six-year-old Josh and his mom clash at breakfast just as Mom is ready to walk out the door. A daydreamer by nature, Josh moves through life at a slower pace than his task-oriented mom who values organization. Their distinct ways of relating to the world reveal their obviously different personal styles.  Read on...

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12 Ways to Teach Your Children about the Holiday Spirit

By Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Jesus’ birthday is the most widely celebrated one in the world, and yet many people seem so busy at this time of year. With budgets tighter than usual this year, you still want to make this celebratory season a special one. Children can be involved in preparing for this season of light with a few simple tips.  Read on...

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What is the U.S.’s Contribution?

By Susan L. Williams

The U.S. holds the record worldwide for the most carbon dioxide contributed per capita: 6.6 tons or 15,000 lbs per person per year. There is a lot we can do right now. Read on...

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Good Gift or Good Grief?

By Brenda Nixon

Worried about the right gift for your child? Want true value for your dollar? Are you besieged by gift ideas? The holidays can be a time of angst. But with these suggestions it can be a time of confident composure. Basically, the “right” gift for any youngster begins with meeting three standards: safety, multiple use, and age-suitability.  Read on...

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Prenatal Yoga

By Anna Stewart

The experienced students go get mats, pillows, and a belt. The new women follow their lead and make a nest on the floor. The room is big and quiet; the women talk softly or not at all.  Read on...