Famous Women in History Under 30 – Group #2my world • bettering communities
There are so many ways in which our societies and our governments need to progress, but such change is often slow and hard-fought. It is possible, though, even if only in baby steps. These women, young themselves, have made some of those baby steps for us. Let's remember their example…
Famous Women in History Under 30my world • bettering communities
When you don't feel like you can really help anybody or make a difference because you're too young or inexperienced, think of these women, all of whom accomplished great things before they turned 30. Think of what your progenitors will think of you 50 or 100 years down the road.…
The Manner of Random Acts of Kindnessmy world • bettering communities
The last week of February was Random Acts of Kindness week. How fantastic is that? Where manners are concerned, everyday could be a Random Act of Kindness day because that’s simply what manners are about. Personally, I think people have started shying away from traditional etiquette because it seems like…
The Positivity Project: Teaching Kids Self-Esteemmy world • bettering communities
As moms, we often feel it is part of our job responsibility to help our children be happy. We love, we comfort, we cheer. It's not always easy, and, arguably, it gets harder as they get older and more susceptible to the influence of peers and the media. But, says…
Reading at The Christmas Box House Is Fundamentalmy world • bettering communities
Most of us, as we prepare for Christmas, are thinking more of last-minute presents, parties, and spending time with loved ones. Certainly, most children are thinking, some even obsessing, over what's under the tree. Hardly anyone is thinking about education or reading. Except maybe for the Reading Is Fundamental organization…
my world • bettering communities
It is hard for me to wrap my mind around the probability that some kids won't get Christmas this year, that their families either lack the resources, the connections to Santa, or the motivation to provide that wonderful childhood experience. Yet, some of those very children live at The Christmas …
