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For a Future that Won’t Destroy Life on Earth, Look to the Global Indigenous Uprising
by Kristin Moeposted May 23, 2013 - Idle No More is the latest incarnation of an age-old movement for life that doesn't depend on infinite extraction and growth. Now, armed with Twitter and Facebook, once-isolated groups from Canada to South America are exchanging resources and support like never before.
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Mothers Day Cards that Actually Depict Our Moms
by Corey Hillposted May 10, 2013 - The reality of motherhood in America has little in common with the comfortable images portrayed in cards and on TV. A set of Mothers Day e-cards you can send for free shows moms that better reflect our diverse society.
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What If Your Kids Want to Get Political?
by Shannon Hayesposted Apr 11, 2013 - Using young children as political props is problematic, to say the least. But when they do form their own opinion, it’s important to let them express it.
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No More Steubenvilles: How To Raise Boys to be Kind Men
by Kim Simonposted Mar 18, 2013 - What can we do to help young men respect women, recognize consent, and have healthy sexual relationships? Teach them kindness to others—and the courage to go against the crowd.
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What Our Kids Can Teach Us About Trying Over
by Shannon Hayesposted Mar 15, 2013 - Children’s future happiness is not tied to how well they behave or whether they will be able to hold a job. It is tied to their ability to create with their minds and their hands.
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Shooting Stars and Living Spirit
by Roberto Vargasposted Feb 01, 2013
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4 Lessons for Growing a Family Farm Across Generations
by Shannon Hayesposted Feb 01, 2013 - Breaking our families into nuclear units has an ecological and emotional cost. Could the multigenerational farm remind us where to turn for a viable future?
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Tomorrow, We March on Washington to End the Gun Violence
by Rev. Jacqui Lewisposted Jan 25, 2013 - Twenty-two times more children have been killed by guns since 1979 than military personnel in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined. Rev. Jacqui Lewis on why all of us—from clergy to factory workers—must not be too sad, too busy, or too afraid to say, enough.
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Married with Children? It’s Not the End of Individuality
by Shannon Hayesposted Jan 16, 2013 - Sometimes Shannon Hayes finds herself missing the days before she was a mother. But the circle of familial give-and-take love makes the trade-off worth it.
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Six Ways to Stay Warm without Central Heating
by Malcolm Harrisposted Jan 07, 2013 - Whether you’re looking for ways to save a few bucks or to be kinder to the environment, these are some fun tips to fight the cold.
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10 Things Science Taught Us About Happiness in 2012
by Jason Marsh, Lauren Klein, Jeremy Adam Smithposted Jan 04, 2013 - Last year’s most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings on the science of living a meaningful life.
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Want to Find Holiday Joy? Start by Lowering Expectations
by Christine Carterposted Dec 26, 2012 - Video: Christine Carter offers three tips to avoid holiday stress and experience the joys of the season.
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4 Reminders of Human Goodness After Sandy Hook
by Jeremy Adam Smithposted Dec 21, 2012 - Following the heartbreak in Newtown, many Americans find themselves wondering—are people just horrible? Jeremy Adam Smith on why compassion, forgiveness, and resilience are everywhere, even in tragedy.
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5 Holiday Parlor Games to Make Your Gatherings More Fun
by Laura Beans, Fabien Tepperposted Dec 19, 2012 - Spoons, sardines, telephone charades, and other activities to put a boost in your get-togethers.
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The Gift of Remembering Those We’ve Lost
by Shannon Hayesposted Dec 17, 2012 - All of us lose loved ones over the course of our lives, and the pain of those losses is especially sharp during the holiday season. Passing on their memories to younger generations is a gift that truly lasts.
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