I teach a class for high school freshmen, and one recent morning, I felt something whiz past my ear. Before I could process it, a second one hit me right in the side of the head. It was a mini ...

Dear Eric: Our son just received a birthday card from his great aunt, which included a small amount of money. We told him to write her a thank-you card and send it to her. He asked, “Can’t I just text ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Inspired by a field trip her students were taking, Westfield Music Teacher Christina Toulios self-published a ...

When children are polite, kind and honest, they develop character and naturally will draw people towards them. Here are ways to spare the rod and spoil the child to their own benefit. Use the magic ...

QUESTION: Is there a way I could teach my child to keep his elbows off the table? Also, how do I help them learn to use napkins and to wait until everyone has been served before beginning to eat?

Most children’s books contain some sort of life lesson, whether that’s how to be a good friend or the importance of being an honest person. Local author Shiree Barry imparts wisdom of her own in ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Everywhere you go, people are on their cell phones. They’re talking, they’re texting, they’re using apps, and they’re not paying attention to anything happening around them.

Kevin Allman's poem about the Krewe of Chad needs to be an illustrated book published for New Orleanians to buy their children. If we don't teach them right from wrong, then they grow up to be like ...

Dear Miss Manners: I attended two touring Broadway shows, and many families were at each performance. For one show, some people wore costumes: Across from me, a child had on a rather large hat the ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Employers say many young people lack key workplace skills and professionalism. A January survey found ...