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What Happy Families Know

Issue 56 Winter 2011

All in the Ohana
How Hawaiians embrace the land, its abundance, and their responsibility to each other. Puanani Burgess as told to Doug Pibel Dec 02, 2010

All in the Ohana
How Hawaiians embrace the land, its abundance, and their responsibility to each other. Puanani Burgess as told to Doug Pibel Dec 02, 2010

Freer, Messier, Happier
These days, moms, dads, kids, grandmas—even neighbors—are sharing the work of family. Jeremy Adam Smith Nov 18, 2010

Freer, Messier, Happier

These days, moms, dads, kids, grandmas—even neighbors—are sharing the work of family.

Jeremy Adam Smith Nov 18, 2010

Why the Kings of Bhutan Ride Bicycles

Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley on Gross National Happiness, his country's traditions, and the importance of democracy.

Madhu Suri Prakash Dec 15, 2010

Raising Babies in Prison

Supporting the bond between inmates and their newborns gives these families a better start.

Abby Quillen Dec 15, 2010

How To Keep Love Going Strong

7 principles on the road to happily ever after.

John M. and Julie Gottman Nov 06, 2010

The Good Life? It’s Close to Home

Rebuilding families and neighborhoods around the gifts each of us offers.

John McKnight and Peter Block Dec 09, 2010

5 Questions to Awaken Your Functional Family

The path to restoring function to the family in a citizen society, not a consumer society, is quite simple. It begins with five questions.

John McKnight and Peter Block Dec 10, 2010

Shifting Sands: Jewish Women Confront the Israeli Occupation
Edited by Osie Gabriel Adelfang Whole World Press, 2010, 157 pages, $16
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Shifting Sands: Jewish Women Confront the Israeli Occupation

14 women find their voice in this collection of essays.

Linda Frank Dec 15, 2010

Walking Gently on the Earth
by Lisa Graham McMinn and Megan Anna Neff IVP Books, 2010, 237 pages, $16 Support YES! when you buy here from an independent bookseller.

Walking Gently on the Earth

Making faithful choices about food, energy, shelter, and more.

Rev. Wendy Bell Dec 15, 2010

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Tiffany Ran, right, hopes that her bunny, Gloomy, will be a coverboy for YES! Magazine. She plans a career of cooking, writing, and being stage mom to the most famous bunny in the world. Alyssa B. Johnson, left, is enjoying her first attempt at professional journalism, and hopes to continue doing work that involves making a better world.

YES! But How? Flake Off

I like natural products, but I have dandruff. How do I get rid of it without chemicals?

Alyssa B. Johnson Dec 17, 2010

People We Love: Jacob Isom

Skateboarding for tolerance.

Tiffany Ran Dec 08, 2010

Our interns answer your questions! Send them to YES! But How?, 284 Madrona Way NE, Suite 116, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 or to editors@yesmagazine.org
Tiffany Ran, right, hopes that her bunny, Gloomy, will be a coverboy for YES! Magazine. She plans a career of cooking, writing, and being stage mom to the most famous bunny in the world. Alyssa B. Johnson, left, is enjoying her first attempt at professional journalism, and hopes to continue doing work that involves making a better world.

YES! But How? Nit Picking

I don't want to treat my child's head lice with insecticides that may be neurotoxins. Is there a natural way to treat head lice?

Tiffany Ran Dec 17, 2010

People We Love: Lynn Nottage

Drama of War, Assault, and Survival

Tiffany Ran Dec 10, 2010

People We Love: Jordan Howard

Organizing a Green Prom

Tiffany Ran Dec 10, 2010

People We Love: Omar Tello

Restoring a Forest Habitat for Orchids

Tiffany Ran Dec 10, 2010