There's a reason why Gen Xers, the kids who largely grew up in the 1970s, are coined the "latchkey" generation — they were parentified and expected to navigate life largely on their own. With both ...

Growing up a latchkey kid meant learning to handle quite a lot of things on your own. Gen X was born between 1965 and 1980, which means this year they'll be turning 45 to 60 years old. As a smaller ...

Life has a way of teaching you lessons, often the hard way. These experiences can be tough to navigate but rewarding in hindsight. While advice from others can guide you, some truths only become clear ...

Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans, grades, or classroom rules. It’s about moments that stay long after the bell rings.

Many people aim to be the best parents they can be. In fact, we all know at least one parent who runs themselves dry trying to make their children happy. A lot of parents aim for perfection, but in ...

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We learn something new every day. And often, it's not textbooks but experience that turns out to be the best teacher. Some of the most important life lessons come when we least expect them. Wrapped up ...

In December 2024, on the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN-Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated: “The COVID-19 crisis may have passed, but a harsh lesson remains: The world is ...

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