Do you know your great grandfather's name?
An Ancestry.com survey uncovers some surprising results, including: Young Americans are looking to their roots – 83 percent of 18- to 34-years-old are interested in learning their family history. Following closely are the 35- to 54-year-olds at 77 percent and Americans ages 55+ at 73 percent. Half of... Read More
Who is homeless?
Estimated homeless figures in the United States range from 600,000 to 2.5 million. Of the homeless population: 39% are under the age of 18, 5% are unaccompanied minors, 40% are families with children, 41% are single males, 14% are single females. 23% are veterans, 30% have been homeless... Read More
Just Say No (So You Can Say Yes)
Life gets complicated quickly for parents. As if raising toddlers wasn’t demanding enough, it gets even trickier as your kids get older. Once they hit school…they develop lives. They make new friends, have sleep overs, join clubs, take lessons, play sports and soon, whatever free time you had... Read More
Prioritizing the Important
I caught this shot last month while on vacation with my family in Haliburton, Ontario. Everyone else was asleep that morning. I slipped out of our cabin and saw the sunrise. I used to feel guilty about doing things like this. Why? Well, if you have my wiring, getting... Read More
Looking Back…with My Dad
In the spirit of Reggie’s post, Looking Back, I want to reflect today on what I might do differently if I could start raising my kids all over again. But we thought it would be fun to draw my dad, Marten, into the conversation. He was (and is)... Read More