Tag: Crystal Schwalger
Why Martin Luther King, Jr. Day still matters
This past Monday marked the 30th anniversary that Martin Luther King Day was made a federal holiday. As with many other federal holidays, all...
The Indy Top Ten of 2015: Features
In this first part of a running series of The Independent's most read articles of 2015, we give you the top ten articles submitted...
Helping kids make New Year’s resolutions
As this year comes to a close, many of us once again make New Year’s resolutions. After all, what better time to take an...
The importance of family traditions
If you are like most parents I know, you are beginning realize that not only is December upon us, but the time is slipping...
Why the LDS Church’s new policy change is pro-children
I’ve heard and read a great many things these last few days about the new policy change concerning children of same sex marriages and...
Helping children learn to make good decisions
Decisions, decisions, decisions. We make them each and every day of our lives, from what time we will get out of bed and what...
Teaching children to have an attitude of gratitude
It’s hard to believe, but the month of November is already here. Along with the ushering in of the holiday season, November is also...
When October is past, don’t forget Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October has come and is almost over. Halloween masks and costumes are ready for trick-or-treaters eager to fill their buckets and...
Understanding and preventing suicide
This weekend I received some devastating news that rocked my entire immediate and extended family. My nephew who was 35, married and had two...
Why Planned Parenthood doesn’t need Federal funding
There has been much talk lately about Planned Parenthood, the undercover videos, and federal funding. People are very passionate for good reasons on both...