List by Parmalee Taff Really?! Stories about WWII for children? Yes, if/when they show interest. If we would entertain hopes that a world without war can be attained, if not […]
“Laughter has no age, no color, no boundaries. It’s a universal language.” — Red Skelton Those simple words were more than a quote. They were the very foundation of Red […]
. . . but Their Schools Probably Won’t Students—especially boys—need hours of physical activity every day and they aren’t getting enough. Bill Murphy Jr., Inc. This is a story about […]
Since 2018 Jonathan Haidt has been studying the contributions of social media to the decline of teen mental health and the rise of political dysfunction. A note of thanks to […]
Do you or someone you know have a child aged 3-7 in your life? Do you worry about how to help young children stay safe without making them anxious? Join […]
National Park Mystery Series Read this brief description and quotes from readers. Then, if you are intrigued, go here and explore. “Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail […]
Americans don’t agree about anything. Except this: Kids belong in the real-world. Jon Haidt and Zach Rausch March 28 [This post ran in The Free Press on March 27, to […]
This article was written in 2014 and is still applicable to today! by Josiah Clark, The mallard is one kind of bird that fares well in stormy weather. Others are […]
Gilded Age socialite Josephine Cochrane transformed the way we clean dishes. By Sarah Durn A young Josephine Cochrane and an iteration on her dishwasher patent issued in 1917. Images: US […]
by LitWits founders and teachers, Becky and Jenny “Hands-on, memorable, meaningful ways to teach this book, and pull out its many powerful lessons, LitWits style. Last week we taught [...]
