Teen Who Survived Homelessness Gets Into 17 Colleges
Amidst the college scandal debacle, it’s refreshing to hear that a young teen who was in and out of homelessness has been accepted to 17 colleges! He will be the […]
30 Million Words by Kindergarten
We know that reading to our children encourages them to read and explore ideas. Educators have been encouraging parents to read to their children for decades. And we know that […]
What’s a Bulldozer Mom?
A bulldozer mom forges ahead of her child, clearing all obstacles to ensure success. While this may seem like a dedicated mother whose sole purpose is to protect her child, […]
What’s an Elephant Mom?
This was a new mother label for me… An Elephant Mom? At first I thought it was a joke about a mom who never lost her baby weight, but no, […]
Is Your Kid OK?
We all want our children to be happy and to have good friends. With busy after-school schedules, we may miss signs of bullying from classmates, teammates, or neighbors. That’s understandable. […]
Parent Loan Debt Has Tripled Over the Past 25 Years
With the high cost of a bachelor’s degree, many parents are taking out loans that they can’t afford to repay. They can actually be delinquent on other loans and still […]
Free Child Care for Millennial Parents
If you’ve got a toddler or preschooler, finding quality childcare is probably an ongoing concern. Millennials spend more time with their children than any previous generation, and with their flexible […]
Snapchat Dysmorphia
Another way social media is destroying our kids’ self esteem. My students suffer from depression and feelings of isolation more than ever. I have the unique opportunity to talk and […]
To Grandmother’s House We Go
My Dad was in the Air Force, so we moved around the U.S. often. Both my grandmothers lived in California, so we traveled to see them in summers and at Christmas […]