Home School: How to Help, Not Hinder, Your Child
Melissa’s mother accused me of having no classroom control, though she’d never observed me teaching. I was a young English teacher in a room with a vaulted ceiling and fabulous […]
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College Readiness: Eight Skills Students Need for Success
A number of years ago, I found myself involved in three different conversations with parents who eagerly shared their high school seniors’ college plans. In each case, the student had significant struggles with […]
Divorce and Kids: Ten Do’s and Don’ts
When I was newly graduated from high school, I eagerly anticipated my future adulthood with marriage a high priority. My life was all mapped out and proceeding according to my […]
When Your Baby Leaves for College: Five Things I’ve Learned about Letting Go
Two days ago I dropped my son off at the train station to return to college in a neighboring state. As I hugged Mitchell goodbye, I said to him, “I […]
6 Ways to Help Your Child Manage Homework
When it comes to their attitudes toward school and approaches to homework, my two boys couldn’t be more different. The oldest is an introvert. He loves learning and is a […]
