For the Birds

Grandparents Day Special



Could a man from the mountains teach his city-bred grandson a thing or two about nature?

by NANCY FRENCH


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Kids Books: Sunshine Home

Grandparents Day Special

Nursing homes are a necessary but troubling fact of modern life.

As Grandparent Day approaches, consider this thoughtful, realistic book to help young children process this life transition.

by JILL JOINER
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Labor Day and the Four Letter Word


Thankfully, child labor is no longer an American tragedy.

Have we come so far that our kids no longer know the value of w-o-r-k?


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What's New on DVD This Week?


Way too many defecation jokes and not enough laughs.

Choose wisely.

by REBECCA CUSEY
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Water Cooler Week-in-Review


Some teens lament because parents overshare, nag, and perhaps see details of their lives they'd rather keep hidden.

Will you let them "unfriend you?"

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Furman Owens, 12 years old. Can't read. Doesn't know his A,B,C's. Said, "Yes I want to learn but can't when I work all the time." Been in the mills 4 years, 3 years in the Olympia Mill. Columbia, South Carolina.

Labor Day and the Four Letter Word: W-O-R-K   Sep 2nd, 2010

Well, one thing everyone knows.  You can’t wear white after…
Posted in: Content › Parenting   |   By Nancy French
 

BOOKS: Sunshine Home   Sep 1st, 2010

 At SixSeeds, we believe in the power of a good story.  The…
Posted in: Lifestyle › Life   |   By Jill Joiner
 
Before he could even write letters, my son - inspired by his grandfather -- drew picture of various types of Tennessee birds. Above, a bluejay.

For the Birds   Sep 1st, 2010

“Do you hear that?” Dad stopped his fork midway between his…
Posted in: Lifestyle › Life   |   By Nancy French
 

New on DVD: Perry, Marmaduke, and TV   Aug 30th, 2010

What's new on DVD this week? Why Did I get Married Too? Comedy/Drama…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 

BOOKS: Someday   Aug 27th, 2010

At SixSeeds, we believe in the power of a good story.  The books our…
Posted in: Content › Books   |   By Jill Joiner
 
The A - Team? B minus at Best.

Summer 2010 at the Theater   Aug 26th, 2010

Didn’t get out to the theater much this summer? Well, you…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 

When Did the Happy Meal Toys Overtake My House?   Aug 25th, 2010

Do you ever walk through your kids’ rooms and think about adding on…
Posted in: Content › Service   |   By Nancy French
 

New On DVD: Lopez and Lost   Aug 23rd, 2010

Looking for something new to watch on DVD? Sadly, there's not much new…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 
“Take a moment to think about the answer to this question: Am I prepared to have great success and not get any credit for it?” The Mentor Leader focuses on leadership through equipping others to do their job well. So, why was I so put out over being overlooked in newspaper articles?

The Mentor Leader on Tour, Final Edition   Aug 23rd, 2010

Tony Dungy co-authored his newest book "The Mentor Leader" with SixSeeds…
Posted in: Content › Books   |   By Nathan Whitaker
 

Movie Review: Nanny McPhee Returns   Aug 19th, 2010

Emma Thompson, who wrote and stars in this weekend’s “Nanny…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 

Gifts to Honor Grandparents   Aug 18th, 2010

Psst… Grandparent’s Day is Sept 12th. I know what you are…
Posted in: Lifestyle › Life   |   By Jill Joiner
 
The new app has a "read-to-me" function as well as a way for your kid to record their own narration!

Family App Review: Toy Story   Aug 17th, 2010

So, you’ve got your iPad and you’re not sure if it’s a…
Posted in: Lifestyle › Technology   |   By Nancy French
 

New On DVD: Miley Tears and Furry Fears   Aug 16th, 2010

What's new on DVD this week? Not much, unfortunately. Here's your…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 

Battle of the Sexes: "The Expendables" versus "Eat Pray Love"   Aug 12th, 2010

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and see the great, theatrical Battle…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 
The thing about Dora is that everyone feels she's a part of their family. Tell us what you like about Dora and about who in your family watches her (or anything else you might think is pertinent about this great show! Leave a comment under Tom's article and you might win a free "Dora The Explorer: Let's Explore! Dora's Greatest Adventures" DVD!

My Niece, Dora the Explorer   Aug 11th, 2010

What if someone close to you is at the heart of a many-tentacled,…
Posted in: Content › Television   |   By Tom Walsh
 
Lord of the Rings begins in the bucolic, family-focused good earth of the Shire, where generations of hobbits live the fantasy world version of the “balanced life.” They till the earth. They lift a pint with good friends. They live in family homes (holes, really) passed from generation to generation. But the Shire can’t actually exist without another group of people — a group that Shire-folk look at with suspicion and mistrust: The rangers.

Is Your Family a Group of Hobbits or a Group of Rangers?   Aug 11th, 2010

I think I offended a group of very fine, upstanding law students.One week…
Posted in: Content › Parenting   |   By David French
 
The class of trainees pose with some of our team members: (Front, L-R) Godfrey Wanyama, Julius Bwire, Peter Okello, Nicholas Walujo, Joseph Akena and Everlyne, the newly-trained sterilization tech.

Dentists in Africa   Aug 11th, 2010

by Leigh Moore A material girl at heart, it was never my plan to…
Posted in: Content › Service   |   By Friend of SixSeeds
 
I knew that Tony would finally get a big head, even if it was on a banner.

The Mentor Leader, Weekend Edition   Aug 10th, 2010

Tony Dungy co-authored his newest book "The Mentor Leader" with SixSeeds…
Posted in: Content › Clippity Clips   |   By Nathan Whitaker
 

New on DVD: Date nights, Funerals, and Shopping   Aug 9th, 2010

What's new on the DVD aisle? Here's the rundown. Date Night Comedy The…
Posted in: Content › Movies   |   By Rebecca Cusey
 
Cathie Rowand | The Journal Gazette Ex-Colts coach Tony Dungy talks to Owen Patten, 7, while signing his book, “The Mentor Leader” on Saturday at Family Christian Bookstore.

The Mentor Leader, Day 3   Aug 8th, 2010

Tony Dungy co-authored his newest book "The Mentor Leader" with SixSeeds…
Posted in: Content › Books   |   By Nathan Whitaker