History And Mystery Of Christmas Traditions

Santa Claus as we know him today may be a bit different than historical versions, but the sentiment is much the same as it was back in the third century. St. Nicholas was born in 280 A.D. in what would be modern-day Turkey, and was known for his kindness to others,...

Pets Help Children Cope With Divorce

Pets Help Children Cope With Divorce Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life—right up there on the stress meter with death. Adults can struggle with the roller coaster ride ;of emotions, so imagine how awful it is for children. The...

Positive Parenting Through Puberty

I remember the first time my daughter asked me a sex-related question I wasn’t prepared to answer. We were sitting at a local café, drinking tea and sharing a slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie. Behind us, a folk singer was pouring his heart out to a crowd of...