When you think of time capsules, you probably think of sealed metal containers buried underground or in the cornerstone of public buildings, to be opened in 100 years. But a time capsule doesn’t have to be literally a metal container impervious to the elements, nor buried, nor does it have to be wait 100 years …
by Dr. Ben Bernstein This article is an excerpt from A Teen’s Guide to Success by Dr. Ben Bernstein which is forthcoming in May. You can learn more about Dr. Bernstein and his book by clicking here A Teen’s Guide to Success. Human Performance I’m a performance coach. People come to work with …
1. Eating well Did you know it takes 10 times for children to develop a taste for a new food? Don’t give up on your cause so quickly. In my family, we grow vegetables together. It’s not only great to have fresh food around, but involving your children in the growing process can get them …
A friend posted a cute picture on the internet of his three-year-old daughter’s doll. She wanted Daddy to sew a button and a button hole on her doll’s blanket. For an attorney (and I’m saying this for his benefitI used to be his legal secretary), he did a pretty good job! My first thought was, …
I don’t know squat about mechanical things, but my wife has an affinity for the supposedly male realm of “do it yourself.” This is “feminism in the streets,” believe mebecause when we go to a hardware store or home-supply warehouse, it never fails: the guy behind the counter always tries to talk exclusively to me. …
As they compete against modern technology, friends, and rigid schedules, many find their relationships with their grandchildren lack depth and meaning. Cell phones and the Internet provide crucial links, but all too frequently such forms of communication are rushed and superficial. Though the concept may seem out of date, one way to help bridge generational distance is by corresponding with …
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An important building block of any solid relationship, respect is a critical element not only between friends, but also between family members, coworkers, even strangers. Countless figures throughout history from Confucius to contemporary American author Teresa Mummert have recognized this and have spoken on the value of respect and the role that it plays …
Joy is part of the human experience. It makes us want to play and connect with others. It improves our moods, thoughts, and behaviors, and it boosts our mental health. But sometimes joy can be hard to find. To bring a little joy to your life, here are twenty-five inspiring quotes about joy that will …
Editor’s Note: Stress chart adapted from Tim J. Myers’s fantastic new book, Glad to be Dad. Pin it and test your friends! Pin it and test your friends! Like the article? We bet you’ll love this book: After staying home with his two sons for a year and his daughter since her infancy, Tim Myers …
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Sometimes, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the things that we have to do. Not only must we work forty hours a day to support ourselves and our families, but sometimes the balancing act of juggling day jobs, family time, and “me” time can feel like work itself. Hard work is exhausting. But the …
