It’s those attributes — not wealth, possessions or status — that give us a deep sense of appreciation for being alive. One of the benefits of aging is a shift in perspective. When we’re in the middle ...

The years we spend in school are supposed to teach us the skills we need to live a successful life, yet there are several crucial lessons schools refuse to teach that people have to learn the hard way ...

A metro teacher turns a porch pirate incident into a heartwarming lesson on resilience and community support for her fourth-grade students' holiday party. Learn how she overcame the setback and ...

There are countless lessons to learn in life, but some of the most profound ones come from the animals we share our lives with. Dogs, in particular, have extraordinary potential to teach us important ...

The Role of a Father in a Child's Life For many children, fathers serve as pivotal role models. Their attitudes, behaviors, ...

Our deeply polarized society, the recent election, and even the cancellation of some of our favorite shows are hitting us hard. But the good news is, watching TV isn’t just an escape. Some of our ...

Millennials came of age in a transitional time, straddling a line between the analog and digital world. Their parents were fairly protective, and emphasized academic achievement and striving for ...

One-on-One is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio ...

Father’s Day is a prime time to reflect on the valuable lessons we’ve learned from our dads and think about the crucial wisdom we want to pass on to our own kids. My father died almost 35 years ago, ...

Parenting for the upcoming year, 2026 means that there is more than learning good manners and academic success. The world ...

When I was a kid, I remember watching as a neighborhood boy was chased out of his house by his mother. She ran after him, shouting, “I’ll teach you to back-talk me!” I was confused. Surely, this boy ...