At the local level, most schools reward outstanding educators with an annual Teacher of the Year Award. There is also Teacher of the Year recognition at the county and state levels. The National Teacher of the Year program has been ongoing since 1952. Those teachers chosen as state teacher of the year make up the … Read more
Go to the prom with me? The important questions facing high school juniors and seniors — who to ask to the prom and will they say yes? This rite of passage can be fun, ot it may cause frayed nerves, but at some point , all teenagers face the issue. According to the sources, girls … Read more
In the United States and elsewhere, a teenager getting their driver’s license allows them to gain further independence from their parents. Once upon a time, this was considered an important rite of passage, another step toward adulthood. More recently, however, the desire for the freedom of the road has changed for some teens. In the … Read more
Most 12 step programs run along similar principles, with certain elements tailored to fit the needs of people sharing the same addiction—to alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling, etc. If you know someone who has an addiction, what can you do? The first step is Encouraging a Loved One to Get Help for Addiction. As a friend … Read more
People choose to have cosmetic surgery to change something about themselves—to correct defects caused by birth defects, trauma, cancer, aging, etc. or to improve self-esteem by fixing a personal flaw. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most common cosmetic surgery procedures are breast augmentation or reduction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction and … Read more
One of the top New Year’s resolutions made by many people is to get more or better education – such as attending a trade or vocational school or going to college. There’s no age limit and earning a degree in a chosen professional can help with employment opportunities or be the fulfillment of a lifelong … Read more
National Stepfamily Day falls on September 16 annually in the United States. This day celebrates blended families – a couple coming together with their children from previous relationships to form new bonds. While everyone may have the best intentions, the beginning may be a little rocky. Here are some expert tips to help ease the … Read more
Summer’s almost at an and and children are returning to school to begin another year. Most will be starting a new grade, and some will be attending a brand new school. It can be an anxious time for both parents and their sons and daughters. Here are a few tips to help kids cope: Be … Read more
When a baby enters the family, everyone’s life changes — not just Mom and Dad, but new grandparents find themselves faced with unexpected challenges as well as joys. Here are 5 tips to help Grandma and Grandpa get off to a wonderful relationship with their grandchildren. Stay Positive, Please: Telling sweet and/or funny stories about … Read more
Greeting Card Universe is holding a Design of the Month contest! Each day, Team GCU chooses a Design of the Day – a greeting card we believe shows professionalism, creativity, imagination, and exemplifies our philosophy of “any card imaginable.” Each winner of the Design of the Day is automatically entered into our Design of the … Read more