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DIFFERENCE in the lives of others?
As college-admission letters roll in over the next few months, how can parents tell whether heading off to campus is the right move for a teen? The idea of high-school grads taking a “gap year” to try out potential careers or broaden their horizons before college is drawing increasing attention. The Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2010
READ MOREWhatever the size of your budget — from $20 to $20,000 — these ideas can help better the lives of others, and your own. Read on to discover various volunteer options, including giving circles, that are especially great for retirees and people who are winding down first or primary careers. The Wall Street Journal, 12/20/2010
READ MORESchools across the country have been holding screenings of “Race to Nowhere,’’ a film that has been inspiring conversations about the effect on children of high expectations to succeed. The documentary seems to suggest that teachers, coaches, and parents should seriously consider refraining from pushing kids too hard to succeed, as the pressure can have
READ MORENew programs teach students to research charities thoroughly and donate wisely, "inculcating students into a philanthropic zeitgeist that some say eventually will force charities to become more efficient and more accountable." TGFYN's Take: We think we could all use to learn more about charities and make sure we are giving intelligently… and teaching our children
READ MOREBette Midler talks about her involvement in the New York Restoration Project, a parks and gardens movement in NYC. Look to the Stars, 12/14/10
READ MOREDuring the holidays, people tend to overindulge in habits that don't necessarily benefit the environment, forgetting their environmental obligations and "green" values. We need to consider the question, "What is more important: our desire to indulge or the environmental impact of our activities?" PLUS: What do you think about holiday overindulgence and its effect on
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