Does Email Have a Place in the Future?
For years, email has been one of the main forms of communication, but now there are multiple ways to engage friends, family and customers. With technology continuing to take center stage, are people still tethered to traditional email as their default form of...
Four Ways Incorporating Technology Improves Family Communication
Time, life distractions, and distance can keep us from staying in contact with family members. We find ourselves going for long periods without speaking to a loved one. Technology can help us bridge the communication gap that often builds up even when you are right...
An Extended Family in Early Childhood Programs
Written by Kim Mogard, Executive Director and Sue Mogard, Owner/Operator of Educare Learning Center, Jefferson Maryland. With so many children enrolled in early childhood programs, they are now elevated to the new position in our society -- truly that of extended...
The Problem with Volunteer Coordination
Volunteers are the cornerstone of society. The experience brings us together as a community, but it also means I get to contribute to a cause that I care about. It feels good, but there are other reasons too... We’re needed and wanted. It’s a great way to support the...
Big Data, You’re Killing Our Charitable Efforts
Okay, we need to have a serious talk. It was only a matter of time until big data and data mining infiltrated charitable efforts. But, now that it has, I’m appalled. Here I am, going about my life, trying to be a good Samaritan and support my child’s school and...
Smart Homes…As A Trusty Listening Ear?
Recently, I was talking to some friends about smart home devices. Some in the group have such devices and others, like me, are a little more hesitant to incorporate that into our homes. Well, we’re not hesitant about the device, rather, we’re hesitant about who’s...