For over two hundred years the single family dwelling has been the sine qua non of the American dream. One of the first things a pioneer family would do when they settled a piece of land would be to erect a log cabin or a sod hut — something whereContinue Reading
A father decided to end the year by sharing five points he’s learned about raising kids, from raising a daughter to the ripe old age of 17. Here’s the condensed and paraphrased version of what he’s learned. See how it jibes with your own experiences and opinions . . . Continue Reading
This is scary stuff . . . Recent reports indicate that less than fifty percent of grade school and high school children in the US are getting enough sleep during the week. For children between the ages of 6 and 17 that means a solid nine hours of sack timeContinue Reading
How much parental leave time should employees be allowed before their job is in jeopardy? If you’re employed full-time by the federal government, you automatically will get a dozen weeks, starting next year, as the new National Defense Authorization Act goes into effect — it was a handy place toContinue Reading
Family traditions become very important at this time of year. Handing down stories of ancestors brings families closer together, and helps children know they are part of something bigger than themselves. Many lessons can be learned from family heritage and heirlooms — but one family in Michigan has maybe notContinue Reading
There is no mistaking the impact that cell phones have had in our lives. Being able to control almost all aspects of our lives with just a few taps and swipes has brought a level of convenience that we have not had before in our lives. This means that evenContinue Reading