
Mary Yana Burau
Mary Yana Burau is author of the book, “It’s a Great Day To…Gather Around a Table” and an alumni of the University of Michigan School of Education. She writes on family, children & social issues.


Comparing and Contrasting…Your Side, My Side & The Truth
A friend of mine and i go on long walks and have interesting talks covering a variety of subjects. Her comment often is, “There are three sides to most stories, Your Side, My Side and the Truth”…

“Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” Nipping Bad Behavior in the Bud
Letting a child get by with bad behavior does no one any favors…

✏️ Hangin’ With the “Brachkos”
With the exception of the familial relationship, those close, sometimes life-long friendships are so important to our existence …I thought of this piece as Uncle Angelo (Popoff) passed over the weekend…

Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower has become more popular over the last few years. Here’s the easy recipe…
Utilizing Math Skills in Thanksgiving Preparations
Why waste a teachable moment? Yes, it takes a little time away from the task…Well worth teaching a few life long lessons, like learning is life long and “yes Virginia” there are valuable lessons that can be learned to apply classroom math to practical math out in the real world-or kitchen…

This Is How We Do It…Thanksgiving
Every family has their own way of celebrating Thanksgiving…This is how we do it…