Empowering Military Spouses
How the Certified Nonprofit Professional Fuels a Fulfilling Career Journey By Barb Perez, CNP Military spouses face unique challenges in maintaining a stable and fulfilling […]
Tips for Parents & Kids on How to Get the Most From School and Life on the ROK
To help you get a healthy start to the new school year and adventures in Korea ahead of you, I am sharing five tips. The message between the lines is that a good experience in this country starts with a positive perspective. Embrace your experience!
Digital Citizenship
Students have and are using all the necessary tools to survive in the digital world and as such need to understand how to use these tools more responsibly. Digital citizenship is important for students and teachers (actually for everyone) since it’s important to understand that what we do digitally can affect us in the long run.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
During National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th-13th) our communities across the peninsula have an opportunity to honor and celebrate our teachers and staff who strive for excellence as they teach, shape, and inspire our children.
Mocktails Not Cocktails
Making low-risk choices in a culture where alcohol use is the norm can be difficult. However, tools and resources exist to help us make and maintain low-risk drinking. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) adopted the “Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines” as part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 and urge us all to make low-risk choices to minimize health risks and the detrimental effects of impairment problems.
Sustainable Living in Korea – Fun Ways to Welcome the Future
A future in which we live sustainably on the planet is one possible direction in which society can change, and we can all take steps that help move our society that way. Sustainable living is a very desirable goal.
A Guide to Equine Assisted Activities & Therapy (EAA/T) and Its Effectiveness as a Treatment for PTSD
By Dr. Anita Shkedi Dr. Anita Shkedi is a leading authority on Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAA/T). In December 2022, Dr. Shkedi came to […]
TRICARE: Your Key to Healthy Living
Military life brings a lot of great benefits for service members and their families. Besides the obvious advantages of international travel, career skills, a regular paycheck, and the chance to make lifelong friends, you also have access to affordable healthcare not just for the sponsor, but the entire family.
A Civilian Experience Raising a Disabled Child in South Korea: The Choice and Challenges
Moving overseas with a disabled child requires research, patience, and perseverance. Each family should consider if they are up for the additional challenges that can arise while overseas, especially if specialized medical care is needed. Keys to a successful tour would include seeking supportive friends here in Korea, finding ways to explore, advocating for your child’s needs, and managing expectations.
Submitting Images for Publication in Print
When submitting images with your written article for print, here are some tips and guidelines to consider. Whether you are taking the images yourself or submitting images from a professional photographer, these are things to keep in mind.
How to Pitch for a Home Run: Eight Tips to Get Content Published
Pitching a story idea is an art in itself. It requires some creativity and legwork. For example, you need to understand the publication you are pitching to — its purpose, its mission, its readership, and the style of articles typically published.
5 Tips & Tricks to Improve Your Study Habits
It is always the perfect time to start new habits, learn about your study style, and get organized for school, especially if you are on winter break!
Science of Snow & Snow Sports:What is snow and how can we make the best of the winter season?
Snow is primarily found in high altitudes and high latitudes, which typically means the mountainous regions of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.