| Americans Divided When It Comes to Giving Back |
5/3/2007 8:16:16 AM |
| Whether it's cooking a meal for the homeless or sprucing up a garden area, there are many ways to give back to those who are in need. But sometimes the hardest part about volunteering is finding the time and the right opportunity to get involved. |
| Ease the Stress of Providing Care for an Elderly Parent |
5/3/2007 8:16:05 AM |
| There are over 22 million households in the U.S. that care for someone over the age of 50. Caring for an aging loved one can be a real challenge and doesn't always come with a "How-to" guide. |
| Do You Know a Woman Who Has Made a Difference? Help Her Get the Recognition She Deserves |
5/3/2007 8:15:55 AM |
| Thanks to Paula "P.K." Beville of Marietta, Ga., nursing home patients in her hometown are no longer feeling alone and forgotten -- they are living their dreams. |
| Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving |
5/3/2007 8:15:44 AM |
| Are your kids healthy and active or do they fit into the growing number of youngsters who are overweight? According to the federal government, obesity among American children is a major health concern. |
| "Fixing" Hollywood, One Script at a Time |
4/9/2007 8:33:09 AM |
| For several years now, attendance has been in decline at movie theaters all over the country. While ticket prices are up, overall receipts are down. |
| Mowing Down a Burden on Service Personnel |
4/9/2007 8:32:57 AM |
| Sometimes an offer sounds too good to be true -- like this one, for example: "Free lawn and landscape care for families of armed forces personnel who have a major breadwinner serving in the Middle East." |
| New Careers Lead to Personal Growth |
2/28/2007 7:55:54 AM |
| Many people dream of changing the direction of their lives. An important place to start is by looking at your career. Exploring both vocational and volunteer opportunties creates a tremendous opportunity for growth. |
| The Less You Throw Away, the Less You Pay |
2/28/2007 7:55:44 AM |
| How can you make your community more responsible for reducing waste and preventing global climate change? How can you help residents save money at the same time? |
| Earth Day Lives: Going Green is Still in Style |
2/28/2007 7:55:33 AM |
| From cable shows on celebrities who obsess about recycling, to coalitions of Hollywood stars building solar-powered homes, it's still in style to be "green." |
| Fifth Grade Artists Sought for Arbor Day Foundation's 2007 National Poster Contest |
2/28/2007 7:55:22 AM |
| Attention parents! The National Arbor Day Foundation is looking for your fifth grade student's best tree-themed artwork to be submitted to the 16th annual Arbor Day National Poster Contest sponsored by Toyota. Kids are invited to create a poster around this year's theme of "Trees are Terrific…and forests are too!" |
| Bubble Wrap Competition Winner Plans to Change Lives of Amputees |
2/28/2007 7:55:11 AM |
| Grayson Rosenberger, a 15-year-old boy from Nashville, Tenn., plans to change the world with Bubble Wrap cushioning -- and he credits his mother, a double-leg amputee for 12 years, and his family's work with amputees in Africa, as being his inspiration. |
| Effort Underway to Help Ease America's Nursing Shortage |
2/28/2007 7:55:01 AM |
| Nurses are in great demand and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the United States has an acute shortage of nurses that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and require more health care. |
| Inspiration from a Man Who Inspired Millions |
1/28/2007 2:03:31 AM |
| In today's world filled with conflict and uncertainty it can be hard to imagine how we as individuals can make a difference. More than a year after his death, Pope John Paul II continues to inspire and bring together people of all faith. |
| The Great Pope John Paul II Still an Inspiration |
1/28/2007 2:03:20 AM |
| For inspiration or a roadmap for creating change, it is helpful to look at figures in history whose actions and character changed the world for good. One figure who inspired millions around the world is the late Pope John Paul II. |
| The Healthiest Resolution Of All May Have Nothing To Do With Food Or Exercise |
11/21/2006 9:18:48 PM |
| Nearly half of all Americans start the year off with a list of New Year's resolutions that take everything from their health to their wealth into account. According to a recent government survey, the three top resolutions included losing weight, paying off debt and finding a better job. But there's another resolution inching its way to the top of America's annual "to do" list: volunteering to help others. |
| Be Safe, Be Seen: Safety Tips for Child Pedestrians |
11/2/2006 11:54:43 PM |
| Millions of kids bike or walk to school each day. In an effort to increase safety and visibility, the National Center for Safe Routes to School and Lands' End are offering safety tips to help little pedestrians be seen and safe. |
| Holiday Recipe for Blended Families: Mix with Love and Care |
11/2/2006 11:54:32 PM |
| For 7-year-old Caroline, Christmas isn't so much Santa up and down the chimney as it is Caroline up and down the driveway; heading for Dad's house to open presents followed by lunch back at Mom's followed by dinner at her stepmother's half brother's house. Has this become the "traditional" holiday experience for kids? |
| What to Get Your Best Friend for the Holidays |
11/2/2006 11:54:22 PM |
| The holidays are almost upon us, and you've probably already made a list of the people you'll be presenting with gifts. The kids are easy. They'll be getting the latest toy, movie or videogame. Your Mom and Dad are down for an elegant picture frame; Grandma is getting a new sewing basket and your husband is getting that camera he has had his eyes on. |
| Humanitarian Organizations Need Help Year Round |
11/2/2006 11:54:11 PM |
| Disasters often shock us from our daily routine and give us pause to sympathize with survivors in a part of the world usually far from our consciousness. We simply can't ignore the suddenness and tragedy of an event like the Indian Ocean Tsunami or Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, every time we look at the television screen or pick up a newspaper, we see the bad news -- and a part of us grieves with families who have lost so much. |
| Help Wanted: Must Love Animals, Teaching, Saving the World |
9/10/2006 11:41:41 PM |
| It's hard to believe that a few retiring professors could have much of an impact on our lives. But a shortage of veterinary pathology professors may soon have a lasting impact on global health. |
| Energy Savings with a Flick of the Switch |
9/1/2006 12:27:55 AM |
| From energy efficient lighting to energy-saving appliances, today's homeowners are living in a new era when it comes to maintaining their homes. Now more than ever, diminishing energy supplies are taking a toll on the nation's power grid, pushing gas and electric bills to all-time highs and forcing new energy regulations. |
| A Well-Stocked Freezer and Pantry Can Mean Better Nutrition for Seniors |
9/1/2006 12:27:44 AM |
| For many older adults, getting to the grocery store is not as easy as it used to be. |
| New Field Trip Grants Program Brings Learning to Life |
9/1/2006 12:27:33 AM |
| With our nation's schools facing increasing budget shortages each year, field trips are often one of the first things eliminated from the curriculum, meaning students and teachers alike are missing out on the experiential learning and memorable experiences field trips offer. |
| Summertime Lemonade Life Lessons |
7/30/2006 5:44:08 PM |
| This summer parents are finding clever ways to teach their kids valuable life lessons -- through lemonade. Instead of letting your kids waste away their summer vacations playing video games, encourage them to start up a small business by running a good old-fashioned lemonade stand. |
| Educate Yourself on the Pros and Cons of Home Schooling |
7/30/2006 5:43:54 PM |
| What does Thomas Edison, one of the country's greatest and most prolific inventors, have in common with 1.1 million U.S. children today? Edison was home schooled. The reasons why parents would choose to home school their child are as varied as Edison's inventions. |
