Social emotional learning — lessons in soft skills like listening to people you disagree with or calming yourself down before a test — has become a flashpoint in the culture wars. The conservative ...

When students return to school in the fall—whether live or virtual—there will be many conversations about COVID-19 and many opportunities to reflect on what they missed when schools were closed, on ...

Last summer, I had a most interesting standoff with a fox. I had seen some creature lurking in the far corners of our yard by the woods on occasion and had some minor fears about whether we might ever ...

Diwali cleaning offers children a profound lesson in letting go, fostering gratitude, resilience and focus. This annual ...

On Father’s Day I took my kids to see "Inside Out 2." After the movie, when I asked them what they thought, they turned the question on me: “What did you learn?” This made me realize they had serious ...

Editor’s note: On Dec. 28, 2018, Elaine crossed over to that Eternal Shore and her family, friends and readers are missing her. The Advocate is reprinting Elaine’s articles. Come unto me all ye that ...