WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN PROMOTE PEACE ON EARTH The phrase "peace on Earth" has been associated with Christmas at least since the King James Bible was printed. After a year where peace has been particularly elusive in this part of Earth called the United States, we all should be making early New Year's resolutions to promote all the peace we can, starting right now. Here are some practical ways … [Read more...] about WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN PROMOTE PEACE ON EARTH
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2 It's no secret that when COVID-19 shutdowns were at their peak, lower-income households suffered the most from lost jobs and limited school options. Similar problems can beset any household where a parent is out of work and job-searching from home, or where kids are assigned to virtual schooling but the family lacks computer equipment. Coping … [Read more...] about WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2
8 WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN SPREAD GOODWILL
8 WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN SPREAD GOODWILL "Peace on Earth, goodwill to all" is the epitome of the classic "Christmas spirit" that countless people vow every December to keep throughout the coming year-but few actually do. The goodwill spirit can become an everyday habit, but it takes more practice time than whatever spare moments can be snatched from a few weeks of celebration. If you'd like to … [Read more...] about 8 WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN SPREAD GOODWILL
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 1
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 1 You know about summer vacation fatigue (call it SVF). Symptoms: irritability, boredom, whining, thoughts of disowning your whole household for being constantly in your way. If that also sounds like your family during the early COVID-19 shutdowns or even now, you've met SVF's cousin, COVID claustrophobia. Whatever the season or cause for expanded home … [Read more...] about WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 1
SOCIAL DISTANCING 201 FOR TEACHERS
SOCIAL DISTANCING 201 FOR TEACHERS By now, every professional educator knows the basics of teaching while simultaneously minimizing COVID-19 spread. Whether you're currently holding classes virtually, in-person, or both, you've probably had a hundred new rules drilled into you this calendar year: Master the right software. Space out classroom seating. Disinfect everything regularly. Provide … [Read more...] about SOCIAL DISTANCING 201 FOR TEACHERS