You’d never intentionally make your college freshman homesick, but your frequent phone calls and care packages may have done just that. Now your student is talking about transferring schools – to be closer to you. Don’t be too quick to buy them a one-way ticket home. Our experts show you how to transition from the […]
On March 5, 2016, the redesigned SAT will be administered for the first time. Some of the major changes to the exam include the following: Math items will be better aligned with mathematics that high school students study, and some will need to be solved without a calculator; Reading passages will be drawn increasingly from […]
In the decade that Julie Lythcott-Haims served as dean of freshmen at Stanford University, she had a front row seat to watch 18- and 19-year-olds set sail away from their parents and enter the unchartered waters of adulthood. A shocking number of parents, however, hopped into the boat with their kids – and tried to […]
Toast the Trends, an elegant evening celebrating trends in wedding gowns, decor and desserts, took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on September 27. Each of the wedding gowns on display was part of the Elaya Vaughn collection by Kate Pankoke. The event also marked the launch of the Four Seasons hotel’s in-house wedding cakes, […]
Nearly nine out of 10 adult smokers started before age 18. Their lifelong health will be impacted by a poor decision made as a child. How can parents help kids steer clear of smoking? Don’t preach or give a speech. Have honest, ongoing conversations about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes. An estimated 4.6 million middle […]
To become great at things like sports, music and art, people say you need to be born with natural ability. Being “a natural” is empowering. It builds self-confidence. It makes you feel special! It’s commonly believed that you need to be born “a natural” to become great at math. But the folks at Mathnasium – The Math Learning Center believe […]
Back-to-school time can be fraught. On the one hand, the kids are back in school and all is right with the world; on the other, you’ve got nine months of packing school lunches in front of you. And then there’s the guilt. Do you capitulate and pack the lunch box or bag with whatever is […]
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The world has changed dramatically for people with disabilities since the landmark legislation was passed in 1990. Today, access continues to expand for people with all kinds of special needs. The newest group seeing doors open for them? People on the autism spectrum. […]
“When you parent, it’s crucial you realize you aren’t raising a ‘mini me,’ but a spirit throbbing with its own signature.” – Dr. Shefali Tsabary in “The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children“ The concept of “conscious parenting” has been garnering a lot of attention, but many moms and dads are still wondering what […]
Glitz, glamour and extravagance are words that often come to mind when it comes to weddings and special events. But beyond the big business of providing the products and services for these grand affairs of the heart, some industry insiders have found a deeper meaning in the work they do that lingers long after the […]
