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Teaching Kids About Legacy: Lessons from Family Heirlooms and Keepsakes

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Legacy isn’t just about money or property. It’s about the stories we tell, the values we live by, and the way our family history shapes our future. And as some actively work to erase the legacy of others, it's more important than ever to pass down the truthful histories of our families. And for ... » Learn More about Teaching Kids About Legacy: Lessons from Family Heirlooms and Keepsakes

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Don’t be a Dumb Dog-Owner, Please & Thank You

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Hi! When you see a dog, does your heart instantly soften? Then you revert to baby-talking because you just yuve dem furry wittle faces and good good bois so much?! No?? Sorry you don't have a soul. I love me some dogs and I spoil mine because why else does a person get a dog duh. My girl gets ... » Learn More about Don’t be a Dumb Dog-Owner, Please & Thank You

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Decade of Action

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Each November 14th, I treat myself to cake and coffee for my birthday breakfast. In the quiet of the early morning, I happily stuff my face while reflecting on the past 12 months. I always come away with the same rumination: it’s so rude how the days are long and jam-packed with 42-year-old ... » Learn More about Decade of Action

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Attitudes are Caught, Not Taught: The Fred Method & Future of Learning

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Pittsburgh's Mister Rogers conjures up ideals of kindness, patience, and optimism. Those of us who grew up in his Neighborhood of Make-Believe are well-versed in his lessons on sharing, friendship, and inclusivity. We all know and love him for being the every-child advocate he was. The name Fred ... » Learn More about Attitudes are Caught, Not Taught: The Fred Method & Future of Learning

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I Forgot How Hard It Is Being a Teenager

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This post is sponsored by The Allstate Foundation. All opinions are my own.   This November ushers in my 40th year on the planet. When I recall some of my best times, those beloved teenage years immediately come rushing back. Turning 13 was exhilarating! Turning 16 was freedom! Turning 18 ... » Learn More about I Forgot How Hard It Is Being a Teenager

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