The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow... Won't It? Over Thanksgiving break families will have plenty of time together, and inevitably adult conversation will focus on the economy. We think it's a perfect time to sit down with your kids to calm whatever anxiety has been passed along (unwittingly) to them, and to set a solid path for the future. This week, we turn to KOTC Financial Guru Nathan Dungan , a national expert on helping parents teach their kids healthy financial habits. Dungan has created... Read Full Story
Chasing Vermeer , a chapter book heralded as "The Da Vinci Code for kids," had our children burning the midnight oil, avidly following clues and secret codes to solve an art caper -- who stole Dutch master Johannes Vermeer's A Lady Writing? As our kids met up with fictional art experts, librarians and teachers throughout the novel, they learned a lot about Vermeer, and to our great delight, asked to see the real deal. In many cities, locating a Vermeer on exhibit is impossible -- there are... Read Full Story
Many kids feel a burning curiosity about the days before they were born, which is why it's magical when an old object (discovered perhaps, in grandmother's closet) summons up a different world. Our kids learned how the pros look for treasures when they participated in a Family Dig at a local museum , an inventive program where families learn about ancient cultures by excavating pottery shards from an archaeological pit. To get them ready to dig, we screened Holes (starring Shia LaBoeuf in... Read Full Story
"Success comes from knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." Today, the legendary UCLA Men's Basketball Coach John Wooden celebrates his 99th Birthday. A truly great sportsman who carried his team to a record-setting 10 championships in 12 years, Wooden may be best remembered for the Wooden-isms (like the quote above) that stand the test of time -- to learn more about the "Wizard of Westwood", check out 99 Things about John Wooden . Nothing could honor... Read Full Story
The parents of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington , 20, who vanished outside a Metallica concert Oct. 17, fear foul play even as they cling to hope that she'll be home soon. Read Full Story
I participate in a variety of message boards, forums, etc. I was made aware of this last night. There is nothing else I can say except if you are a praying person keep Hannah in your thoughts. My ten year old daughter was just diagnosed yesterday (confirmed today) with breast cancer. I have been searching for similar cases but have found nothing. My wife and I have no idea what type, stage, etc... We took her in to have a lump removed that was thought to be completely routine, but the surgeon... Read Full Story
I believe that jitters are a manifestation of passion, and I personally use that energy I generate to keep moving forward. A human spirit may or may not be born with some confidence. However, it is still a trait that you must nurture by taking daily steps to keep moving forward. You must confront your own fears, whatever they may be. Personal fortitude and self-esteem are characteristics you must choose to sharpen. Rather than allowing the fear of the unknown to lessen your personal power... Read Full Story
1. Your toilet will always and forever carry the faint whiff of wee. Clean it all you like. Buy as many freshener blocks as you can. You will never quite reach that one crevice where your little man has managed to deposit the tiniest droplets of wee. Because that's all it takes. 2. You will spend a small fortune on shoes and school trousers. Thank heavens for supermarkets selling school trouser for £4. Tonight Daniel has come home with yet another pair with half the knees missing. If it's... Read Full Story
