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Teaching kids resilience, not fear

Dear Annie: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new coach seems to have taken all the joy out of it. From the first practice, this coach has been harsh, sarcastic and impatient. He yells at the kids for small mistakes, plays favorites and benches others for reasons that do not make sense. My son has gone from running out the door with excitement to dragging his feet and saying he does not want to play anymore. It breaks my heart ...

Getting children to read more

Dear Heloise: I read with interest the letter from Robert D., who commented on schoolteacher Margaret’s letter about children reading books. He is a member of Kiwanis and spoke about how their club puts books in places like doctors’ offices for parents to take home to their children. I am also a member of a Kiwanis club, and we have two projects that we are involved in regarding children having access to books. One is that we donate money to our local school backpack program for food. We get books that are donated from our local thrift store. Some of our members help pack food in ...

MLC men’s soccer awarded 3 All-UMAC honors

Courtesy of Adam Hussman/MLC SID ST. PAUL — The 2025 UMAC Men's Soccer All-Conference awards were officially released on Wednesday, and the Martin Luther College Knights had three players named Honorable Mention All-UMAC. Senior Johannes Bourman was one of the three after leading in total points (5), shots (21), and tied for the most goals (2) along with fellow Honorable Mention teammate Joshua Krenke. In addition, the sophomore led the Knights in shots on goal (18) and tied for second in points (4). Isaiah Heins rounded out the trio as a defender. The senior finished off his ...

‘Purple for a purpose: Standing against domestic violence’

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to honor survivors, remember the lives lost, and stand together to break the cycle of abuse. Domestic violence is not an isolated issue; it touches individuals, families, and entire communities. This month calls us to act with urgency: to raise awareness, believe survivors, and work toward a future where safety and healing are possible for all. The impacts of domestic violence extend far beyond the home. Children who witness abuse carry invisible scars, families are torn apart, and communities feel the strain in schools, workplaces, ...

Balancing his goals and hers

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 11 years. We’ve always had a solid partnership with no major issues. But lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m just a supporting character in his life. He recently started a new job that he’s passionate about, and while I’m happy for him, everything seems to revolve around his schedule, his goals, his stress. I work full-time, too, and we have two kids, but somehow I’ve become the default parent and household manager while he gets to “focus.” When I try to bring it up, he says he’s just “under a lot of pressure” ...

Freezing loaves of bread

Dear Heloise: As a retired couple, we just don’t use up bread like we used to. When I buy a loaf, I immediately separate it into two-slice packages in plastic sandwich bags and rebuild the rest of the loaf in the original bag. I then freeze the whole loaf. It is easy to use and thaw two slices at a time! -- Judi Brauns, in Green Valley, Arizona THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Dear Heloise: You suggested a tape measure rather than a ruler for a college student to have on hand. Cellphones come with an app called Measure. It is quite handy and accurate! -- Robin A., in Bakersfield, ...