Tips for Boomerang Students Home for the Summer
So you thought that having teens in the house during high school was challenging? Wait until they come home for the summer after living independently in a college dorm all […]
Summer Bucket List
Can’t believe it’s already the middle of June! I love the long days when it’s still sunny out after work and I have time to ride my bike along the […]
Summer Reading Lists – Part 2: Middle and High School
As promised in my earlier post, below is a list of recommended summer reading for older kids. Don’t let summer slip by with just games and sports – get them reading! […]
Are YOU Prepared for Fire or Earthquake?
Worried about fire danger? You’re not alone. If you think your fire department and the government will protect you should there be a major fire or earthquake – do the […]
Summer Reading Lists – Part 1: Preschool & Elementary School
Reading for pleasure during the school year can be challenging when kids come home with hours of busy work (homework) and they’re booked solid with extracurriculars (sports, musical instruments, and […]
SAT Error Leads to Possible Math Score Increase
If you took the May 2019 SAT, your math score may go up by 10-20 points! Yup. The College Board made an error by not including the correct answer in […]
Fraternities are Ground Zero for Sexual Assault
Scandals within college fraternities have escalated with the MeToo movement demanding accountability from irresponsible, entitled fratboys. Yale University’s frats are notorious for sexual hostility against women. Their pledges have posted […]
The Gift of Their Life Story
Want to give your child a graduation gift that they’ll treasure forever? Give them a biography of their lives. I gave Nicole, my oldest daughter, her biography when she finished […]
Time to Leave the Nest. Do our Graduates Have the Skills They Need to Soar?
It’s June, and the fledgling birds cheeping up in my porch eaves are starting to leave the nest. Many of our children are doing the same, whether it be college, a […]
Strong Soft Skills
In the near future, non-technical skills will become more valuable to employers because rote mechanical skills will be done by computers and robots. The top 5 skills companies are seeking […]