As a member of Gen X—the latchkey or feral generation—we were on our own pretty much as soon as we were able to walk. We went out the door and didn’t come back until it got dark. However, when my fellow Gen Xers brag that we survived, that’s because the ones that didn’t aren’t exactly […] More
If there’s one thing all parents and teachers have in common, it’s that they never want children to feel left out or excluded. With this in mind, teachers often go to great lengths to ensure that their students get to know every member of their class as well as possible, while parents also go to […] More
When having company over, we almost always – without a second thought – tell our guests to “make yourself at home.” Of course, when we say it, we mean our company should feel comfortable, help themselves to a beverage or even a snack that’s been prepared and just overall feel free to relax. Never in […] More
