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His Own Beat

Posted on: January 28th, 2016 by Bri DeRosa

The “dancing barista” shows us how to turn a challenge into a strength.

Broken-Hearted Fandom

Posted on: January 14th, 2016 by Bri DeRosa

As we mourn the deaths of celebrities, what can we learn from fandom?

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Year-End Review: Help in Tough Times

Posted on: December 29th, 2015 by Bri DeRosa

Often, looking back at a year as it comes to a close means that we take stock of everything that has happened in the world. It can be an exciting exercise (This was the year the USA Women’s Soccer Team won the World Cup!), but also painful and saddening as we remember tragedies that may […]

A Gift for the Future

Posted on: December 4th, 2015 by Bri DeRosa

What does your family think about a billionaire’s surprising pledge?

Operation Family Dinner

Posted on: October 15th, 2015 by Sarah Pflugradt

A military family takes on a family dinner challenge. Read how it went!

“Brave Starts Here”: Talking about Lizzie Velazquez

Posted on: October 2nd, 2015 by Amy

Watch Lizzie’s inspiring TEDTalk and use our conversation starters to discuss

Want Your Kids to Be Better Readers? Have Dinner Together

Posted on: September 28th, 2015 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

The dinner table is a perfect place to encourage reading in kids of all ages.

An Offer of Refuge

Posted on: September 11th, 2015 by Bri DeRosa

What happens when the people of a nation decide their leaders aren’t doing enough to help others in crisis?

The Bank Robber’s Dilemma

Posted on: August 31st, 2015 by Amy

Is it ever OK to steal? You decide.

A Wish to Help Others

Posted on: August 19th, 2015 by Bri DeRosa

A 12-year-old boy uses his Make-a-Wish to feed others.

Bye Bye Bot

Posted on: August 11th, 2015 by Amy

What do you think about Hitchbot’s untimely end?

An Extra Tricky Extra Credit Question

Posted on: August 1st, 2015 by Larry

How do we balance personal interests with those of the group?