READING AND VOLUNTEERING.

Of the many ways and places that I have volunteered my time and talents there are two which will always stand out in my memory as having been well worth my time. In this article I share the great experience of serving in the community.

Read this article to take a look at my struggle with depression and family life.

May is Get Caught Reading Month. Here are some activities to celebrate reading in your elementary classroom and school.

The program studied schoolage children from pre-kindergarten through third grade and consisted of (on the children's part) intensive instruction in reading and math and frequent educational field trips.

Volunteering is a great way to get your teenager "out of herself" and to encourage her to think of others and become a compassionate young adult.

Whatever the reason you may have for volunteering, it is amazing how rewarding it can be. If you feel like taking an active role in helping others and making a difference by contributing to your local community, here is a short guide.

Have your shopping and spending habits gotten out of control? Find out why these negative addictions got started in the first place, and how you can regain control of your financial life.

An overview of the practices, beliefs, and observances during the month of Ramadan.

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is a unique school. Read about its programs, advantages and disadvantages.

The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has released its national study, along with state report cards. Illinois has improved slightly but fails in college affordability and suffers from achievement gaps based on ethnicity.

Here are some actions that you can take, even from far away, to keep your senior citizen parents as healthy and active as possible so that they may enjoy their time to the fullest.

The wind has shifted, the tide is turning, and the game plan has changed. The fabric of morality that once held America together is slowly unraveling. This is not surprising news.

With the economy still in recession, TimeBanking is gaining popularity around the globe.

If you are considering removing your child from the schooling system, read this.

Life with one chronic debilitating illness is difficult; some days, living with two can be nearly impossible. But by taking responsibility for managing your illness, you can live a full life.

Parents should encourage their children to participate in volunteer activities.

Snow days, snot-nosed brats, the constitution, public vs. private and some miscellsaneous lessons

This piece summarizes the chapters of Klitzman's book Being Positive: The Lives of Men and Women with HIV and provides additional insight into the issues of each chapter.

A Story of Enduring Love, Friendship, and Staying Positive

A career in animal welfare and health is important and there are different areas to specialized in. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Behavior are two areas with special requirements for training. Love of animals is important but so is voluntary experience.