October 19, 2018

• What is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health problems which affect your thinking, mood, and behavior can be caused by genetic conditions or conditions of the brain, traumatic life experiences or family history of mental illness. Resources for Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, OCD.
• Resume Training and Templates (Zip Recruiter): When it comes to looking for a job, your resume is one of the most important tools you have. It’s one of the best ways to showcase your unique skills and experience to employers, which is the first step to getting the interviews (and job) you want.

October 15, 2018

• "Top Tips for a Successful Job Interview" (San Joaquin Valley College): Steps to prepare, as well as communication skills, to make an interview successful.

October 12, 2018

• 6 Free Writing Tools to Help with the Writing Process: Includes Plagiarism Checker, Citation Generator, Glossary of Essay terms, and more.
  • Writing Guides (AcademicHelp.net): free guides on writing academic papers to provide you with guidelines, tips, and hints while writing any paper.
• Car Crash Checklist and Resources for Teens (Adults, as well).
• RoboticsCourseWare: a resource for faculty at colleges and universities to facilitate the implementation of new robotics courses or the improvement of existing courses. We would particularly like to enable institutions without core expertise in robotics to begin to introduce these concepts into their curricula. Contains a large collection of free teaching resources intended for use at the university level.
• Classroom Management (Scholastic): a Collection of Resources for Teachers. Those who are early in their teaching careers may especially appreciate this collection of classroom management resources, but experienced teachers may also find some new ideas here.
• American Sign Language Dictionary: Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection of free video signs online.
  • Laura Berg Life ASL (YouTube): How to Learn Sign Language

October 5, 2018

• "Power to Influence: Encouragement – Key to Caring" by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR, recorded May 2018. The goal of this program is to examine how we can become most truly human in the measure in which we go out of ourselves and give ourselves for the sake of others. It looks at how you can influence the world around you through intentional, conscious acts of encouragement – these are the keys to caring, the power to influence.
• "A Comprehensive Approach to Character Building in Catholic Schools" by Thomas Lickona. How can Catholic schools help to develop, in both students and staff, the character of Christ.

October 4, 2018

• XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (October 3-28, 2018): "Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment." The Synod on Youth webpage contains, documents and resources useful for the pre-synodal meeting.
• Mental Health Resources for College Students Guide (Maryville University): provides information about the most common mental health concerns for young adults transitioning to college, including stress management, depression, suicide, substance abuse, sleep health, and mental health stigma.

October 2, 2018

• Get Well Soon Messages: Here you will find the best get well soon wishes and quotes. Also, Funny Get Well Soon Wishes and Messages.

October 1, 2018

• Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (of Lisieux) – "The Little Flower of Jesus". Story of St. Therese's Life, Words by St. Therese and FAQs.
• National Vocation Awareness Week – November 4-10, 2018: Includes Prayer Cards for Vocations, Homily Aids, More Prayers for Vocations.

September 28, 2018

• 14 Acrylic Painting Techniques Used by the Masters. Painting has proven to be one of the most marketable forms of art. While some of the oldest methods date back thousands of years, acrylic painting is a relatively recent innovation that originated within the last century.
• A Blueprint When Feeling Blue: How A Mental Health Diagnosis Can Be Empowering. Mental illness affects children, adolescents, and adults from all walks of life, but this is not often talked about due to stigma.
• How to Make Money in Retirement: A Guide to Turning a Hobby into a Side Business. Many retirees have turned side interests into income. Learn how to make money in retirement, including getting started, getting funding and what it means for taxes.
• What Are the New Opioid Drugs to Look out For? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), prescription medication abuse remains a major concern in the United States, and one of the major categories of prescription medications that are abused includes opiate drugs.
• Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online (A Good Read For Non-Techy Parents)
• How Seniors Can Sleep Better: Sleep is one of the most important things we do for our health. When a senior – or anyone – is sleeping poorly, it could be a symptom of a larger problem, like anxiety, or an undiagnosed illness.

September 20, 2018

• HowStuffWorks: an award-winning source of unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. Covers: Health, Science, Tech, Home & Garden, Auto, Money, Lifestyle, and more.
  • Plumbing Basics (Fix-It Club): plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level. Knowing this, you can understand its "mysteries" and make dozens of fixes to your home's plumbing system. You can save yourself time, trouble, and money!
• Basics of Electricity: The Edison Tech Center's diverse material covers the engineering and applications side of electricity (the fun part!). To learn how electricity works just click on any of the diagrams to learn more about each piece of the power system.

September 18, 2018

• Teaching Students to Manage Their Time (Inside Higher Ed): a good time to teach students about lateness and procrastination.
• The Ultimate Guide To Passing Any Interview: tips and helpful advice, including sample interview questions, to help an applicant make the best possible impression during a job interview.
• Standing Out After the Interview (Inside Higher Ed): Almost everyone takes steps to prepare and practice for an interview, but crucial communication should occur after an interview that can help you stand out as a candidate. In fact, sometimes, not communicating effectively post-interview could even cost you a job.

September 14, 2018

• Telltale Symptoms Of Children Using Drugs: As drug abuse escalates across the country, it’s imperative that parents, educators, and healthcare providers be knowledgeable of the telltale signs and symptoms of drug abuse in children.
• Health & Aging Information – Nat’l Institute on Aging & Nat’l Institutes of Health
  • Mental Health Challenges for Aging Americans: How to understand depression among aging Americans, including the factors that complicate diagnosis, and how to recognize and respond to depression among older adults.
• Ultimate Senior Travel Guide: If you’re older and looking to make the most out of your travels, there are plenty of ways to have an adventure – in comfort and style – without breaking the bank!
• Taking a Gap Year Before Graduate School: College graduates are increasingly taking a gap year before graduate school. Read on to learn about this growing trend, how college graduates can decide whether a gap year is right for them, the kinds of opportunities out there and the pros and cons of taking a potentially life-changing gap year.
• How to Handle Every Type of Scary Driving Situation: "Preparing yourself for every scenario is the best way to protect yourself. We’ve created a guide with animated visuals to walk you through how to handle emergency car situations."
• Free Credit & Debt Counseling for Active Duty Service Members

September 10, 2018

• Honoring God through Sports (YouTube): Famous athletes that are not ashamed of whom they belong 2. Using your talent and winning is not a problem as long as your heart is on the right place and putting God first.

September 6, 2018

• WeatherBug®: Features Lightning Strike alerts, Hourly & 10-Day Forecasts, Hurricane notifications, interactive radar maps, UV & Pollen Counts, and more. Download WeatherBug®, winner of the 2016 "Best Weather App" by Appy Awards. Get it on Android or iOS device.
• Resources for Veteran Owned Businesses (Business.com): a guide for veteran entrepreneurs on how to successfully start a business.
• Logo Genie – Online logo creator. Create your very own company logo online, use our easy to use logo design tools to create your business logo, design your company logo, create a business logo. Standard Logo Pack starts at $19.90.
• Privacy[dot]net: Beware: Many highly recommended "best VPNs" don’t live up to their privacy claims. "Many big name publishers are misleading consumers with their positive reviews and I’m hoping you can help us bring some balance."

August 31, 2018

• 10 Tips for the Day of Your Job Interview: Essential tips and strategies to help prepare for a job interview. Highlighted are dos and don'ts to take to your next job interview.
• How To Access and Pay For Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services (Fiscal Tiger): This guide aims to assist those struggling with their mental health or addiction find accessible treatment, even if they are uninsured.
• 5 Cyberthreat Tips for Business Email: No matter how diligent we are about cybersecurity, hackers are becoming more sophisticated and devious in how they trick people into clicking on things they shouldn’t – allowing them to penetrate networks and steal private records and money. Here are 5 tips for securing business email.
• Discounts and Resources to Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency or Disaster: When an emergency strikes, your entire family – including your children – should be prepared.
• Organ Donations Save Lives: Excellent and comprehensive introduction to organ donation with expert advice, and plenty of useful resources that anyone can benefit and learn from.

August 13, 2018

• Understanding & Preventing Plagiarism: Strategies & Resources For Students And Teachers.
• 15 Super Actionable Public Speaking Tips That Will Make You a Better Speaker Today.
• Someone Sent You a Greeting: Features greeting card messages and quotes for the more common occasions like birthdays, weddings, Christmas etc and some of the less thought of like Bar Mitzvahs, Baptisms, being late or missing big events and much more. There's also a large selection of free eCards that can be sent from the site.

July 26, 2018

• Heat Wave Safety (American Red Cross): Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave and how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion.
• Vatican: "Giving the Best of Yourself: A Document on the Christian Perspective on Sport and the Human Person", plus other interviews. Vatican: The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, June 1, 2018 (MS Word file).
  • Sports Are Not Only Play, But Are a Way to Sainthood. July 23, 2018 | ZENIT interview with Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ, Ph.D., associate professor, Seattle University: "…sports has a significant impact on human beings and relationships between cultures, nations and religious traditions."
• State of the Bible 2018 - Seven Top Findings: Research Releases in Faith & Christianity o July 10, 2018
• Americans' Appetite for Bible Grows (American Bible Society). Philadelphia, July 10, 2018.
• Hymnary: an online hymn and worship music database for worship leaders, hymnologists, and amateur hymn lovers alike. Search or browse hymns by title, tune, meter, key, scripture reference, and more.…the most complete database of North American hymnody on the planet.
• U.S. Flag Code: American Flag Etiquette, Rules, and Guidelines (The Old Farmer's Almanac).

July 2, 2018

• History of The Fourth of July – also known as Independence Day or July 4th – commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – History.com.
  • The History of Independence Day (Military.com)
  • The Story of the Fourth of July (Constitution Facts.com) The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. They'd been working on it for a couple of days after the draft was submitted on July 2nd and finally agreed on all of the edits and changes.
  • "I Love Liberty": Robin Williams portrays the American flag.
  • Red Skelton recites the Pledge Of Allegiance and the meaning of same. This is a MUST watch video!
  • God Bless The U.S.A by Lee Greenwood
• Barbecue, Grilling, Hot Dogs + Ultimate Recipes & Sauces
• Constitution Facts: Read the entire text of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence – and much more! You'll find interesting insights into the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the United States Constitution in the two centuries since its creation.

June 29, 2018

• What Every Guy/Athlete Trying to Build Muscle and Lose Fat Should Know about Drinking Alcohol: In practice, there are so many factors to execute this well that most people are better off abstaining from alcohol while they’re trying to make significant changes to their physique. Let’s start off by looking at how your body uses alcohol.
  • How Much Protein You Should Eat to Gain Muscle: There is ample science to give you a definitive answer on what your protein intake needs to be to meet your goals. In this article, we break what protein is, how your body uses it, how much you need, and dispel some of the more common myths regarding the subject.

June 26, 2018

• PornBattle – Fighting Porn Addiction: "I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in sex addiction and found the PornBattle seminar extremely helpful for pornography addiction recovery and help. It’s wonderful for men to watch individually and for couples to watch together to recover from the impact of porn addiction" (Dr. Marcus Kilian). Since it’s online and pre-recorded you can view it anytime and at your own pace. Registration required – $39.

June 26, 2018

• Job Interview Tips: Successful Interview Tips, Advice & Guidelines (With Examples). Also, resume writing and cover letter tips and examples.

June 15, 2018

• Someone Sent You A Greeting: Free eCards, Greeting Card Messages.
  • Funeral Poems and Memorial Readings: A good way to deliver a truly memorable reading though is with a specifically written funeral poem.
• US College Student Writing Guide: Writing at the university level is more than simply grammar, punctuation, and getting ideas across. It is also about following the writing style (or styles) used for your type of major, presenting work in a standard and easy to read format, and clearly and accurately citing sources that you may use.
• The Alarming Truth Behind the Rising Mortality Rate in the U.S.
• Gluten-Free Asian Watermelon Turkey Bowl (Jen Reviews)
• Best Superfoods (Jen Reviews)

June 14, 2018

• Flag Day - June 14 (USFlag.org). Dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America – The History Of Flag Day.

May 31, 2018

• Photoshop CC Tutorials for Beginners: This is an absolute beginners guide to Photoshop.

May 30, 2018

• Flags of Valor: Flags of Valor - a veteran owned, veteran operated, and veteran made company - has been driven by three ideals: veterans are our strength, made in America still matters, and giving back is essential.
• "The Science of Baking": "It’s said the cooking is an art, baking is a science. Here are some simplified explanations of how and why the most common ingredients do what they do.
• What Is Doxxing (With Examples) and How Do You Avoid It: Doxxing involves researching the details of people’s lives. The purpose of this practice is either to expose that person to legal prosecution, to embarrass the victim, to draw criticism towards that person, or to cause them physical harm.
• Understanding & Preventing Plagiarism: Strategies & Resources for Students & Teachers Resources.
• How to Setup Your Website for Success: A website is one of the most valuable assets your business can have. It’s where new customers find you and how your existing customers look you up if they need your services again.
• Going Back to School After the Military: You know you’ve gained valuable skills and life experience during your military service, and you want to put those assets to good use in that next chapter. Now it’s time to take the next step.

May 25, 2018

• Memorial Day (USA.gov): a federal holiday observed the last Monday in May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
  • Memorial Day (History Channel): Officially observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
  • Memorial Day (InfoPlease.com).

May 24, 2018

• BBQ & Grilling Recipes: BBQ and grilling recipes from appetizers, to the standard meats and burgers, sauces and marinades, side dishes and even desserts and vegetarian recipes.
• Recovering From a Natural Disaster in College – A Student’s Guide for What to do on Campus: Be it a raging wildfire in California, a hurricane in New York or mass flooding in Texas, natural disasters are a fact of life.…Figuring out what to do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster is a challenge for anyone, but students living away from home from the first time may feel particularly vulnerable.
• Resources for Alcoholics and Problem Drinkers (Alcohol Addiction Center): Your comprehensive guide to getting help and understanding the disease.
• Financial Aid for Online Students: A comprehensive guide to understanding your financial aid options for online colleges. Learn what is available, how to apply, and get expert FAFSA® advice from several education experts.
• Protecting Children’s Privacy Online – A Guide for Parents, Carers and Educators. It’s time to discuss online privacy with your kids.

May 23, 2018

• The Holy Rosary: What is, and how to pray the Rosary. Also, prayers and devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
  • Our Lady Untirer/Undoer of Knots Novena
• Healthy Eating (American Heart Association): Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices. Learn what to look for at the grocery store, restaurants, your workplace and any eating occasion.
  • Nutrition: Use our recommendations to make smart choices and eat healthy, in order to benefit your heart and your overall health.
• A Senior’s Guide to Healthy Eating (Nifty Benefits): To help seniors, their families and their caregivers ensure they’re making the right nutritional choices…

May 22, 2018

• Saint of the Day (Catholic Culture)
• Blue Letter Bible: powerful tools for an in-depth study of God’s Word through our free online reference library, with study tools that are grounded in the historical, conservative Christian faith. Also, apps for phone and Android are available.
• Improve Your Health From Your Kitchen: "Because eating correctly can lead to an improvement in one's overall health, people should make a conscious decision to remodel their current eating habits and remove any unhealthy tendencies."
• 50 Easy Resolutions to Change Your Life: From eating healthier to feeling happier, here’s your first stop to identify at least one positive you could hone in on this year.
• Grammar Checker: free online grammar check tool. Use spell check, grammar check, and find contextual mistakes in sentences for 28 different languages.
• A Guide for Preventing Elder Abuse, Assault, and Theft: This guide will address the different types of elder abuse, how to address and prevent them, and also how to avoid becoming a elderly victim of theft.

May 21, 2018

• Higher Education Resources for Veterans and Their Families: More than 150 resources to help student veterans and their families overcome the challenges of higher education and career training.
• Veteran’s Guide to Online College Success: Helping veterans reach their academic goals with resources, tips & expert advice.
• Financial Aid for Veterans & Dependents: Scholarships, grants & tuition assistance for service members to attend school.
• Saint Elizabeth of Hungary: "The princess who was kicked out of her castle for serving the poor." Cecilia Pinicola Aleteia | May 10, 2018.
• Distractions During Prayer (Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles)
  • How to Deal with Distractions During Prayer, According to St. Therese of Lisieux. Philip Kosloski Aleteia | May 08, 2018.
• What Does a Person Do about Distraction During Prayer? (Catholic Straight Answers)
• "Are You Distracted During Prayer?" Fr. Joseph M. Esper (Catholic Exchange)

May 18, 2018

• Native Knowledge 360 (NK360): a project of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian designed to "inspire and promote the improvement of teaching and learning about American Indians." K-12 educators will find a wealth of resources that can be implemented in the classroom.
• The Physics Classroom: an online, free to use physics website developed primarily for beginning physics students and their teachers. Features a variety of sections intended to support both teachers and students in the tasks of learning and teaching physics.

May 16, 2018

• Mental Health in College: A student's guide to recognizing disorders, seeking help and promoting wellness, and how to request accommodations.
  • Depression Guidebook for Students: Students can learn about common factors of depression in college and where to get help. Plus colleges and universities can find tips for supporting the mental health of their students.
  • Substance Abuse in College: Unfortunately, for far too many students, relaxing on the weekend might also mean indulging in far too much alcohol or even harder substances.
  • Balancing Student Stress: Students will learn about common forms of stress encountered in college, what causes stress in the first place, how stress manifests itself in college students, and what to look for if a student feels he/she or a friend may be in over their head.
• Guarding the Heart: A Technique from the Desert Fathers to Control Our Negative Thoughts. Their technique of guarding the heart bears some similarities with today's use of meditation. Mathilde De Robin | Aleteia | Apr 14, 2018.

May 14, 2018

• Help Colleagues With Disabilities Succeed in Meetings (Vast Conference).

May 3, 2018

• Daily Bible Reading Method: Sacred Scripture, the Bible, is a proven source for hearing God’s voice, a means to encounter God’s word calling you. But, do you listen for God’s voice; do you follow that voice?

April 20, 2018

• World Day of Prayer for Vocations, April 22, 2018: Resources for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
  • Catechetical Series on Vocations (USCCB Vocations)

April 13, 2018

• Moving Advice for Seniors and People with Disabilities: For seniors and individuals living with a disability, the stress of moving can be complicated by the physical challenges of packing heavy boxes and moving furniture and learning to adapt to a new, unfamiliar environment.
• Free to Use and Reuse: Making Public Domain and Rights-Clear Content Easier to Find (Library of Congress). "We are working on several fronts to improve the visibility of public domain and rights-clear content."
• Online Writing Resources for Students: This guide provides information on the types of essays they may be required to write, how to conduct research and strategies for effective proofreading.
• What Can Be Recycled?: A List of 200+ Items. "…a recycling resource with information about how to dispose of the items we use most often."
• 6 Steps to Protect Your Business from ID Theft: Here's how to secure your sensitive information – online and offline.
• Heinz (UK) BBQ Recipes
• Ultimate Cooking Resource Guide: "Packed with over 40 helpful links, this guide is an asset for anyone interested in a wide variety of cooking resources – from casual meal prep to gourmet endeavors."

April 6, 2018

• Exercising for Life – National Council for Aging Care: Exercise confers all the same benefits to seniors that it does to those earlier in life, including increased longevity, improved mental clarity, a boost in energy, and greater strength to meet the physical demands of daily living.
• Comprehensive Guide to Back and Neck Pain: Causes, Relief, & Treatment
  • Lower Back Pain Exercises
  • Upper Back Pain Exercises – Summit Medical Group
• How Can Kids Reach Out To Congress: Just because you can’t vote yet doesn’t mean you can’t voice your view on things that matter to you. Your representatives in congress represent everyone in their district, including children. By reaching out to your congressman or woman, you can help influence their vote on potential laws and regulations that affect you, your family, your friends or your community.
  • Kids Resource Guide
• Helpful Tips & Tricks for Writing – 123HelpMe: Includes sections on "How to Write an Introduction for an Essay," "APA Style Guide," "MLA Style Guide," "Cause and Effect Essay," "How to Write the Body of an Essay," "How to Write an Analysis Essay."

April 5, 2018

• Ideas Worth Teaching (The Aspen Institute): tightly curated, weekly email for business school faculty to prompt new conversations in the classroom about the relationships between corporations, capital markets, and the public good.
• MS Office Productivity Tutorials for Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. – YodaLearning.