Who Is In Your Chosen Family?
Please note: We are trying something new and linking to the vocabulary.com definitions for some of the words and phrases that might be unfamiliar to some students or need more clarity. Vocabulary.com defines family as a “primary social group,” “parents and children” and “a social unit living together.” By these definitions, who is your family?…
What Is a Meaningful Family Relationship That You Have?
In “Kuya,” an illustrated piece by the artist AJ Dungo, he tells the story of his relationship with his older brother, who struggles with mental illness. He is proud of his brother’s courage, and he sees far beyond any negative labels that society might put on his brother.Do you have meaningful relationships with family members?…
Does Your Family Need to Cut Down on Screen Time?
How much time do you and your family spend using digital devices? Have you been looking at screens more during the pandemic?Do you ever grow tired of being online or wish you could spend more quality time with your family?In “5 Tips for Reducing Family Screen Time,” Hina Talib shares some ways to practice digital…
What Are Your Family’s House Rules During the Covid Crisis?
Now read this excerpt from Ms. Damour’s reply:A. You and your grandson are in a heartbreaking predicament for which there are no complete or satisfying solutions. I cannot tell you how much I wish this weren’t true. Above all, I want to acknowledge the painful reality of the circumstances you describe.Even though there are no…
Do You Talk to Your Family About the Cost of College?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you plan to go to college? Do you have a sense of how much one year of college might cost? If not, take a moment to look up the cost of tuition, room and board and…
Feasting With Family
The approaching holidays often mean spending more time with family, who come from near and far. Do you enjoy large family get-togethers or find them overwhelming? Describe your most memorable gathering or tradition. What makes it so special? Are there any rituals you find unusual or outdated? Have you ever been part of creating a…
Family Cooks
Is there a notable cook in your extended family? If so, what are his or her best dishes, in your opinion? What memories do you have of eating them? Tell us in the comments, then read the related article about the woman pictured above, who “may be the most popular and powerful grandmother in baseball”…
Where Would You Visit To Find Out More About Your Family’s Past?
Have you ever traveled to the places where your ancestors were originally from? Have you ever dreamed of doing so? What would you want to see, find or learn from such a trip? What do you already know about your family’s heritage? Do you feel connected to your ancestral roots? Or do you feel distant…
What Students Are Saying About: Online Learning, Family Vacations and Moving to a New...
My favorite vacation was going to Asia because it was the first time I’ve been out of the continent and it was a different experience. For the 13 years I had been breathing, I had never been out of the continent. This trip to Korea and Thailand was going to be amazing. Once we landed…
What Is Your Most Memorable Family Vacation?
Do you take vacations with your family? What was the last trip you took together? What do you remember about it? Over all, do you look back on it fondly? Or does the memory make you never want to travel with your family again? In “How Your Brain Morphs Stressful Family Vacations Into Pleasant Memories,”…
