Dr. Elaine Heffner: Blaming parents
Recently, the news has been filled with stories about children in dangerous situations. First, the story about the Japanese boy forced out of the parents' car by the father in a bear-infested forest as...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Divisions deepen as violence increases
My husband and I took our three young kids to north Alabama last weekend to visit the grandparents and spent a day on Wilson Lake. Our 7-year-old daughter rode the WaveRunner for the first time, her...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The merest outline of a monster
In 1973, Karl Menninger published the book, "Whatever became of sin?" His previous work on the failed state of the American justice system had revealed him to be a compassionate progressive. That the...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Overcoming fear and retaliation
After the killing of 49 innocent people dancing in an Orlando, Florida nightclub, my heart shrunk with despair. The familiarity of mass murder is paralyzing because hate cannot be legislated away when...
View ArticleA quick pantry raid, and weeknight dinner's done
The pasta, done to nearly al dente, was tossed into the mix, to absorb the flavors and finish cooking. The meal, which included a simple salad, was ready before anyone could whine. Consider adding this...
View ArticleOrlandophobia: How to talk to children about scary things beyond our control
Upsetting life events are often beyond our control, but as parents, we have a duty to protect and inform our children when bad things happen. Here is what I recommend to parents on how to talk to their...
View ArticleHow breakfast became known as 'the most important meal of the day'
You've probably heard that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." What you may not know is the origin of this ode to breakfast: a 1944 marketing campaign launched by Grape Nuts manufacturer...
View ArticleThe hidden cost for stay-at-home American parents
American parents can now add another stark financial figure to their calculations: Each lost year of employment could cost a family more than three times a parent's annual salary.
View ArticleReligion News: Russian Christians taking stand against Putin
WEEK IN RELIGIONRussian Christians are praying and fasting in hopes of keeping their religious freedoms in tact. Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that bans all...
View ArticleThe lie you've been fed about saving your relationship revealed
Self-love may help you manage the disconnect, but it does not help you and your partner reconnect.
View Article6 ways to keep kids safe and healthy on summer trips
School is out, and lots of families are heading out of town. The last thing people want to deal with once they have time off from work and school is illness or an injury. Here are some tips on how to...
View ArticleWhat's it really like to live in a 267-square-foot house? A Minnesota family...
It's been almost two years since the Kasls _ Kim, husband Ryan, Sully, 7, Story 6, and Brinkley their shih tzu _ downsized from a 2,000-square-foot suburban rambler to a 267-square-foot house. They had...
View ArticleThumb-sucking and nail-biting might prevent allergies
Researchers in New Zealand have found that children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely to develop allergies later in their lives.
View ArticleDinner in 25 Minutes: Mumbai Sandwiches
A classic features boiled potatoes, a zippy green chutney and spices; this riff proves that grilled cheese sandwiches are not just for cozying up to warm tomato soup.
View ArticleSTA High class of '55 celebrates 61st class reunion
The 1955 graduation class of St. Amant High School held their 61st reunion on June 11 at Carli-Co's Restaurant in Gonzales. They enjoyed getting together again with old friends and bring up memories of...
View ArticleGonzales High Class of '56 celebrates 60th class reunion
The 1956 class from Gonzales High School met on May 6 at Carli Restaurant in Gonzales to celebrate their graduation from high school 60 years ago. One of our teachers, Mrs. Myra Mire, came by to say...
View ArticleNearly 80 percent of white evangelical voters plan to vote for Trump, new...
A new Pew Research Center report on religion and the 2016 presidential election found many evangelicals voting for Trump are doing so because they don't like Hillary Clinton.
View ArticleThe case for bribing your kids to eat healthy
There's a fierce debate, both among parents and psychologists, over whether parents and educators should bribe kids to eat healthily. Recent research suggests that, while there can be some downsides to...
View Article7 dating rules that also apply to your housing search
There's no substitute for actually meeting people and getting a feel for what's out there. Finding the right match involves a combination of perseverance, sweat and luck. Here are seven dating rules...
View ArticleChurch conference to be held
Chief Apostle Dr. Lloyd Benson, Sr. of World Link of Churches & Ministries is hosting the Spirit of Pentecost Conference, Who Got the Power, on July 17 to July 23 at 7 p.m. There will be 12 noon...
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