Posts by Annie Holmquist

What then, is the real fix, the formula for building a decent society? Kirk names the following four things: religious instruction, family life, private responsibilities, rewards for good character.

Markle’s attempt to portray a cheerful, loving home atmosphere clearly shows that there is a cultural hunger and desire for that warm, loving place of refuge … yet both she – and many Americans – seem to be missing the mark. Why is this?

Markle’s attempt to portray a cheerful, loving home atmosphere clearly shows that there is a cultural hunger and desire for that warm, loving place of refuge … yet both she – and many Americans – seem to be missing the mark. Why is this?

Parents can glean a number of insights from Tolkien’s upbringing in the hopes of awakening some of the same hidden genius in their own offspring.

Parents can glean a number of insights from Tolkien’s upbringing in the hopes of awakening some of the same hidden genius in their own offspring.

Unlike the federal workers currently being called to give an account for their labors, mothers can actually give an answer – confidently knowing that their work is vast, broad, and nothing for which others can legitimately belittle them.

Unlike the federal workers currently being called to give an account for their labors, mothers can actually give an answer – confidently knowing that their work is vast, broad, and nothing for which others can legitimately belittle them.

It's foolish to overlook the possibility that society’s increasing tendency to diminish the human soul and brush spiritual realities into a corner may be causing Americans to desperately grasp at straws in order to find some self-worth and meaning in life.

It's foolish to overlook the possibility that society’s increasing tendency to diminish the human soul and brush spiritual realities into a corner may be causing Americans to desperately grasp at straws in order to find some self-worth and meaning in life.

Well-educated is not the same as well-schooled. And sadly, most of what we call education today is actually schooling

Well-educated is not the same as well-schooled. And sadly, most of what we call education today is actually schooling

Neither schools, nor Saturday morning cartoons seem to be passing on the torch of cultural knowledge and literacy.

Neither schools, nor Saturday morning cartoons seem to be passing on the torch of cultural knowledge and literacy.

While marital unhappiness is a common reason for divorce, it is almost entirely preventable.

While marital unhappiness is a common reason for divorce, it is almost entirely preventable.

If we want to ensure that our leaders remain good, pursuing righteous policies for our nation, then one of the simplest things we can do is get on our knees every day and pray for them.

If we want to ensure that our leaders remain good, pursuing righteous policies for our nation, then one of the simplest things we can do is get on our knees every day and pray for them.

Yes, closing the Department of Education may present some challenges. But if it helps us rediscover that parents are some of the best teachers children have, then the children of our nation may be a whole lot better off than they have been in recent decades.

Yes, closing the Department of Education may present some challenges. But if it helps us rediscover that parents are some of the best teachers children have, then the children of our nation may be a whole lot better off than they have been in recent decades.

Judging from the wise individuals who have gone before, the answer isn’t necessarily a generational one. Instead, it’s a matter of which parents will heed wise counsel and balance both gentle love and firm correction.

Regardless of whether you agree with Vance politically, it’s admittedly refreshing to see a political leader display such humility. We need more of that.

Regardless of whether you agree with Vance politically, it’s admittedly refreshing to see a political leader display such humility. We need more of that.

Would today’s parents—and their children—be better served by returning to the simple, straightforward advice that Noah Webster presented so many years ago?

If nothing else, we should read if only to prevent our society from going down the drain.

Melania Trump, her hat, and the embrace of femininity it signifies is a refreshing change. No, it’s not one that oppresses women. Instead, it’s one that simply returns to common sense: men are men and women are women and those who accept that are no longer crazy.

Today's parents would be wise to look to the past and apply these seven bits of parenting advice from veteran parent and American founder Noah Webster.

If we pause to remember that children are a parent’s legacy, then the time we spend training them, while time-consuming and not always initially rewarding – perhaps even humbling – will eventually reap a huge return on investment.