MSI Press Blog

  Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #85 Tracking Progress   Remember: Becoming a lifelong reader happens one story at a time.   Parents frequently use sticker charts or similar incentive ideas to encourage their young children to do something positive or beneficial. Unfortunately, many children may resist reading, and similar forms of providing incentive can work wonders. Now, we’re not talking about rewarding your child with a sticker each time he reads for a half-hour and a new toy once he gets ten stickers. What you ultimately want to do is encourage (not bribe!) your child to become a reader. One way to do this in a completely positive way, focusing on increasing motivation from within herself, is to create some kind visible display of her hard work. A clever idea to "track" her progress is to cut out various colors of train cars from construction paper. ...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  One Family Indivisible  by Steven Greenebaum, which reached #350 among Amazon top sellers in Unitarian Universalism. Book Description: Throughout history we have divided ourselves into groupings of "us" and "them".  One Family: Indivisible  engagingly  invites the reader into the deeply spiritual and lifelong journey of the author to find a way to acknowledge our differences without dividing and subdividing ourselves into competing tribes. It is a journey of mountain tops and deep valleys, but it leads to the inclusivity and mutual respect possible with Interfaith. This is a book for seekers of all races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths who search for that elusive goal of a community of love and inclusion that also respects our diversity. AWARDS Eric Hoffer Award Category Finalist, American Book Fest Best Books Award Finalist (religion) Keywords: interfaith, spiritual journey, common humanity, religious diversity, unity in d...

  Nourishing Every Generation: A Nutritional Journey Through Life Nutrition is a dynamic landscape that evolves with each generation, reflecting changing lifestyles, food technologies, and health awareness. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, let's explore how dietary needs and approaches shift from the Baby Boomers to Generation Z. Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964): Embracing Wellness and Prevention For Baby Boomers, nutrition becomes increasingly about maintaining health and preventing age-related conditions. This generation is focusing on heart-healthy diets, foods that support bone density, and nutrients that combat inflammation. Mediterranean and plant-based diets are gaining popularity, with an emphasis on whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Supplements like calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids become crucial for maintaining muscle mass, bone strength, and cognitive function. Generation X (Born 1965-1980): Balancing Nutrition and Busy Li...

    Kelly James, Author of  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired  was interviewed on Fox News 32/Chicago . Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares what (and what not) to do when you make that corporate leap. Keywords: Midlife career change;  Corporate culture transition;  Workplace memoir;  Freelance to corporate;  Women in the workplace;  Sin...