Sears, the 125-year-old department store that represented value to Middle America has filed for bankruptcy. Its demise is a sad reflection on what's happening in the retail world. Cynthia Brian reflects on what Sears meant to her as a child. The impact of over-scheduling your child can have dire effects on development. While extracurricular activities offer enrichment and a healthy alternative to video games, kids need idle time to just be imaginative. Avoid the over-scheduling trap with a few ideas from Cynthia Brian. Do you ever feel like quitting when things start to get tough? Don't! Stick to the fight when you're hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that you must not quit. Cynthia Brian's reads the chapters on Longevity and Nature from her newest book, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World. Learn tips to live to a ripe old age while helping the planet survive. www.cynthiabrian.com/books