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TRAITS OF A GOOD PERSON

They remember their manners. Whether it’s waiting until everyone has their food to eat or opening the door when others walk through, proper manners are definitely not out of style. Truly good people understand the importance of their actions and always remember their manners. Average Rating 0 out of…

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD

The past seven decades have drastically changed the concept of community, no matter if you live in a rural area, a suburban neighbourhood, or an urban metropolis. Families no longer co-habitat as intergenerationally as they once did, especially as the appeal of the nuclear family began to increase. The…

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TRAITS OF A GOOD PERSON

They compliment others when deserved. Good people understand that others need praise. Complimenting is not only a good thing to do but a sign that you can be excited about other people’s triumphs. A truly good person will compliment when deserved and offer constructive criticism when warranted. Average Rating…

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD

Back in the day, community living was a given. Dating back thousands of years to somewhat recently, people lived in communities for safety, socialization, and shared resources. From the earliest days of humanity, our brains have been programmed to live in close proximity to others, share food and tools,…

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WHY VILLAGE/COMMUNITIES MATTER

Healthy parents lead to healthy families. Not just physical health but emotional health too. However “going it alone” with even just one child, let alone multiple children, doesn’t lend itself to positive mental health – no matter what Social Media says. Oftentimes parents feel stressed, overworked, judged, and inadequate.…

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WHY FRANCE SOLD LOUISIANA

The Louisiana Purchase Was Driven by a Slave Rebellion Napoleon was eager to sell—but the purchase would end up expanding slavery in the U.S.   Slaves revolting against French power in Haiti. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Children in pens. The overwhelming stink of human waste. Auctions at which human bodies…

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VACCINES SAVE LIVES

Since we never questioned the vaccines in the past and we survived, something seems wrong with the COVID-19 vaccine. However, we are adding the covid-19 vaccine to the list of those that continue to save lives. I took the vaccine and the booster and am still alive. Never got…

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MENTORS AND MILESTONES
THE CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY
THE BRIDGE OF TRUST
UNITED IN PURPOSE
THE GIFT OF PRESENCE
THE ART OF LISTENING
THE ESSENTIAL PARTNERSHIP
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
THE UNBREAKABLE LINK
BUILDING YOUR FINANCIAL FORTRESS
THE HEART OF THE HOME
WORDS AND ACTIONS MATTER
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE
THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE
RESPECT STARTS WITH LISTENING
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
COMMUNITY LEADERS AND THEIR ROLE
VALUING TEACHERS AND EDUCATION