Parents today have gotten so caught up in straight A's, select sports teams, top-tier colleges, and even top-tier preschools that the social and emotional aspects of a child's psyche have gone completely by the wayside... More >>
A little bit of skepticism and paranoia is healthy. It's what keeps you alert and aware of bad things that could happen and protects you from being victimized and preyed upon. However, too much negative thinking can be just as enfeebling as walking around with pure naivety. More >>
I was outside drinking coffee with a friend when I saw an extremely crippled man in his 30's pushing a shopping cart and collecting plastic water bottles... More >>