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In this witty Halloween survival guide, Donna Hruska offers practical advice for parents navigating the annual October madness, covering everything from safety tips (flashlights instead of candles) to sanity preservation (skip the big dinner) and budget management (limit treats per caller).
In this heartfelt tribute to educators, Donna Hruska celebrates a new generation of teachers who have transformed schools through their genuine care and love for students, arguing that their compassionate approach is bridging generational gaps and inspiring social consciousness in young people.
Writing in the early 1970s, Donna encourages young women to "stretch their dreams" beyond traditional gender roles, highlighting pioneering women in fields like medicine, business, and government while providing practical advice for career preparation.
In this delightfully funny essay, Donna Hruska catalogs the hard-won wisdom gained from helping her children with school projects, from science fairs to Cub Scouts, revealing the universal truths of parental homework assistance like "Mothers' Law" and the eternal scarcity of band-aids when you need them most.
In this counterintuitive essay, Donna argues that anxiety, rather than being simply avoided, can be transformed from a paralyzing force into a powerful source of energy and motivation when properly understood and channeled.
Donna argues that parents should encourage their children's early work experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, explaining how teaching responsibility, work ethic, and independence from a young age builds the character traits that employers value most and leads to lifelong success.
by Donna Hruska Some years ago, I was very ill and could only be on my feet for five minutes at a time. Many people called. Almost without exception they closed the conversation with “If there is anything I can do, let me know.” They were sincere in their offers, but I hesitated to call. …
