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Series

Caption: Claudia Quigg
112 Pieces

In less than four short minutes, Claudia Quigg gives parents a healthy dose of encouragement, as she thoughtfully examines the issues facing today’s families.

Caption: Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program
24 Pieces

Quiddity is a highly produced literary radio program with a companion international (print) literary journal. Quiddity is produced and published by Illinois Public Radio’s hub-station, NPR member and PRI affiliate WUIS, and Benedictine University. The journal publishes exemplary prose and poetry from emerging and established writers around the world. The radio program features interviews with select authors, best-selling and burgeoning. It also includes readings of new, original works by poets and writers.


Latest Pieces

Caption: Claudia Quigg
A dad of three little boys recently blogged about his frustration with middle-aged people telling him he should “cherish this time” with his kids, ...

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:32
Caption: Claudia Quigg
The human family provides a great laboratory for learning about what works—and what doesn’t—in relationships.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:25
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Time drags for kids who don’t have awareness of the passing days. While seasons rush by in a blur for busy adults, young children may feel that wi...

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:11
Caption: Claudia Quigg
His greatest desire is to beat his dad, and most of the time he succeeds.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:17
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Children who learn laughter as a lifetime habit learn it from their parents.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:41
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From our first breath, we seek connection.

  • Added: Oct 29, 2013
  • Length: 02:38
Caption: Claudia Quigg
From our first breath, we seek connection.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:38
Caption: Claudia Quigg
Thank goodness for the protective urge that compels parents to keep their children safe. None of us would reach adulthood without those loving arm...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:20
Caption: Claudia Quigg
During the vulnerable seasons of our lives—early childhood, illness and old age—we depend on the help of caregivers.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:29
Caption: Claudia Quigg
But for toddlers, the tipping point is always just within reach.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2013
  • Length: 02:36