DON'T EVER GIVE UP
How and Why to Volunteer as a Family (StatePoint) November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together in support of their communities. Now more than ever, as we experience a global pandemic, and have a renewed focus on social justice and environmental challenges, […]
2023-11-12 What I Learned From the World’s Last Smallpox Patient Céline Gounder Rahima Banu, a toddler in rural Bangladesh, was the last person in the world known to contract variola major, the deadly form of smallpox, through natural infection. In October 1975, after World Health Organization epidemiologists learned of her infection, health workers […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-11-12 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Ring in the Holidays with Regionally Inspired Recipes (Family Features) When Thanksgiving hosts […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter (StatePoint) It’s that time of year: pumpkin spice is here and so are shorter days and cooler nights. Before nightfall comes too early, take advantage of the milder temps to prepare your home for winter. Here are a few easy, DIY tasks to check off […]
2023-11-11 Ohio Voted on Abortion. Next Year, 11 More States Might, Too. Bram Sable-Smith UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — As activists parse the results of Tuesday’s vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to putting a similar measure in front of Missouri voters next year. Corley, […]
The Contrasts Between ‘Cat People’ and ‘Dog People’: Personality Traits, Lifestyles, and Preferences Bt Editorial Team “Cat people” and “dog people” are terms often used to describe individuals who have a preference for one type of pet over the other. While it’s important to note that these distinctions are not […]
“Motivation Unleashed: The Power of Discipline, Incentives, and Habits in Achieving Goals” By Tom Richardson Motivation, our internal drive steering our actions, is fundamental for human aspirations. I firmly believe that we are always motivated, although sometimes our motivation may not align with our desired goals. What may appear as a […]
Dog Day Saturday 2023-11-11 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
2023-11-10 Underdiagnosed and Undertreated, Young Black Males With ADHD Get Left Behind Claire Sibonney As a kid, Wesley Jackson Wade should have been set up to succeed. His father was a novelist and corporate sales director and his mother was a special education teacher. But Wade said he struggled through school even though […]
TGIF: Understanding the Meaning and Significance of “Thank God It’s Friday” By Editorial Team Introduction: “TGIF” is an acronym that has become a widely recognized expression in popular culture. It is used to convey excitement and relief as the workweek comes to an end and the weekend begins. This phrase […]