Posted by Sunday is Grandparents Day. Grandparents are special people. My own grandmother turned 96 last month, and I feel so blessed that she has been a part of my life and my kid’s lives. Whether you are currently a grandparent or have special memories with your own, this article reminds us of the JOY of being…Read more »
Posted by “How to Raise Optimistic Kids in Pessimistic Times” by KJ Dell’Antonia appeared in Time recently. In the essay, she wonders at how our behavior as parents can make our kids lean towards pessimism or lean towards optimism. If focusing on bad news can change our mood and outlook in a negative way, it makes sense…Read more »
Posted by When students head back to West High School in Newark, New Jersey tomorrow, they can do so with clean clothes. Thanks to their principal, Akban Cook, and a grant from a local foundation. When Mr. Cook realized kids were being bullied because they didn’t always have the means to clean their clothes, he did something…Read more »
Posted by At Stories of Joy, we’ve been bringing you some stories this week highlighting the power and joy found in music. We have another one for you today featuring The Kingdom Choir. They’re the choir chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to sing at their wedding earlier this year. The choir has a new record…Read more »
Posted by Darrius Simmons, born with three fingers on his right hand and one finger on his left hand, is defying the odds and challenges life has given him through the power of music. His spirit and determination have allowed him to accomplish so much. His story is truly inspiring. Click the link below to see and…Read more »
Posted by A group of firefighters from American Samoa are fighting wildfires in California with the usual tools. Shovels. Pickaxes. Chainsaws. And their voices. This team of firefighters fights fire with hard work, positive attitudes, and beautiful songs. Click the link below to hear them sing! Raising Voices
Posted by Earlier this month Stories of Joy brought you a story about Team Rubicon. Today’s story is a follow-up to that story. This weekend Houston will mark the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. A year later Team Rubicon is still at work in Houston. These amazing veterans are helping people rebuild their homes . . . and…Read more »
Posted by Students from Tucson traveled to Japan earlier this summer, and some Japanese students made the trip to America earlier this month. The students have been collaborating on a campaign to end cyberbullying. The project is called Be Kind Online. The students have been working remotely on the project and came together in their home countries…Read more »
Posted by All of us hate road construction, but to most of us it is just an annoyance. For someone with a disability, road construction can make life dangerous. For one blind man the local bus driver helped make his commute to work a safe one. Click the link below to watch the story. Going the Extra…Read more »
Posted by My husband and I were at an Arizona Diamondbacks game earlier this month. Before the game started, I was flipping through the program. A picture of a little girl caught my eye. The caption said she’d thrown out the first pitch at a game earlier in the season, and I wondered why the team selected…Read more »
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