Author: John Badalament, EdMPublisher: New World LibraryPrice: $14.95 Reviewed by: Brandee Musiala John Badalament is widely known for speaking about parenting, so it’s no wonder that Patrick F. Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools, referred to The Modern Dad’s Dilemma as “The refresher course that many dads need to reconnect with their children.” We definitely expect more of fathers today than we ever have. From their child’s birth to adulthood, they are now right there by their partner’s side and very hands-on. Yet, sometimes issues like communication and finding that perfect balance between work and family can be tricky. If this sounds all too familiar to you, then you really must read through the stories of the fifteen dads featured in this book for tips on how they worked through … Read entire article »

Ethical Investing – A Hope News Exclusive Feature  Contributed by Matt PaulNot all of us can give up our jobs to pursue a career of stewardship, volunteering and participating in environmentally responsible tasks for the improvement of society. (Continue reading in the safety that there will be no such advice from this article). The good news is that an investment strategy can coincide with a lifestyle of personal ethics and fulfill the need to feel like we make a difference in the world today. We can maximize return and social good while improving certain areas in industries that are long overdue. At minimum, we can prevent harm to our neighbours or employees through negative business practices. Socially responsible investing has been long associated with religious groups. An early example dates back to 1758 … Read entire article »