One of the best ways to explain something to a small child is through picture books. Potty training, sex, bullying, financial hardship—all of these issues may be best approached through simple language and fun graphics. Claudia... Read More

Soldiers come home from wars with all kinds of wounds, some visible to strangers and some hidden so deeply that even close friends can’t discern the damage until it’s too late. Tommy Jack McMorsey found his own way to calm the demons... Read More

One of the toughest challenges facing parents of children with special needs is potty training. Learning to use the toilet is a major challenge and change even for children without development disorders; imagine how hard it can be for a... Read More

The over-abundance of books about spirituality speaks to the need many people feel for a more authentic, connected life; the best of these books can open doors without indulging in judgment or condescension. "Soul to Soul Parenting"... Read More

For children, history can sometimes seem dry and boring. When they are forced to learn dates and biographies through rote memorization, it’s hard to care what happened to people who lived centuries ago, and it’s hard to see how their... Read More

When a man becomes a Catholic priest he relinquishes the chance for marriage, family, or sexual intimacy. He gains a life of spiritual devotion and many find this a fair exchange. Sometimes, however, as in the case of Father Vin DiMarco,... Read More

One of the major challenges in providing care to a person with developmental disabilities—such as autism or ADHD—is the management of bad behavior, which can include throwing furniture, hitting, biting, and screaming. According to... Read More

These days, it’s easier than ever to know what’s happening in another country. News travels fast; most people have immediate access to the tragedies, the glories, and the daily trivia of lives lived on the other side of the earth. As... Read More