by Amy LeForge | Mar 6, 2014 | Education
(Most of the Building a Better Student columns are intended for parents and teachers, but this one was written for students. If there’s a young person in your sphere who could benefit from this, please share.) Imagine taking just one single puff from a cigarette and...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 3, 2014 | Education
A group of us at the radio station were gathered in the kitchen for our mid-morning refills of tea and coffee, making small talk. Somebody referenced a trashy television reality star, at which point there were groans and more than a few snide remarks. Moments later...
by Amy LeForge | Dec 11, 2013 | Parenting
One of the most stressful conversations you can have with your kids is the “drug talk.” However, just like the sex conversation, this is a conversation that needs to happen. We are reminded every day about the dangers of drugs, but it’s still...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 14, 2013 | Finances
Arlene Chandler is a freelance writer who enjoys escaping to the outdoors in her free time. She currently writes about finance and career advice for Suncorp Life Insurance. When Saving Money Isn’t Beneficial If you’re like most folks, frugality has been instilled in...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 17, 2011 | Contest
Kurt Bjorklund is the author of the book “Prayers for Today: A Yearlong Journey of Contemplative Prayer”. This book contains prayers and meditations along with Bible verses, all aimed at helping the heart grow closer to God. Bjorklund, a Christian pastor,...