It was the worst of times, it was a hell of a fucking mess.
Author: Whit Honea
At the Crossroads of Kindness
Today is World Kindness Day. Let’s keep it (and give it) all the year round.
A Gift Guide, More or Less
The holidays bring pressures and promise, joys and stress. Sometimes finding the perfect gift is how we look for it.
Disney’s #DreamBigPrincess Videos Inspire the Next Generation
21 aspiring young filmmakers from 13 countries direct digital shorts spotlighting female trailblazers, inspiring the next generation to follow their dreams & #DreamBigPrincess! The series will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as a part of a campaign to unlock up to $1 million donation to Girl Up, an initiative of the UN Foundation.
Seize the Day, One Minute at a Time
Time is a funny thing, fleeting and ticking away as all the songs say. Parents need to take advantage of the moments as they arise, even when they’re busy and tired. Especially then. Especially now.
Spark Goodness This Summer!
Author T.A. Barron wants to #SparkGoodness this summer by encouraging kids and their families to share acts of kindness. And there are prizes!
Pomp & Circumstance of Graduation: A Little Dab’ll Do Ya
Graduation is a terrific milestone deserving of celebration, but kids leaving high school (and middle school, obviously) are too young to drink alcohol. The temptation may be to provide them a safe environment to partake, but our partners at Ask, Listen, Learn suggest otherwise.
The Future of Responsibility is Now
Stress, responsibility and action. These are no longer the domain of adulthood, and we can’t help but wonder why we ever thought they were.
The Walkouts: Support Students in Protests and Memorials
Tomorrow at 10 a.m., wherever you are, students and educators across America will participate in walkouts to honor the lives of those killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one month ago. The walkout will last for 17 minutes, one minute for each of the victims lost to gun violence.
The Drunk on the Shelf: Drinking and Holidays
The year is almost over, but there’s still a lot of good to do before it ends. Also, drinking.