COVID-19 has forced widespread school closures, requiring students of all ages to make the unprecedented pivot to distance learning. Now, parents across the country are suddenly grappling with the fact that they have to be in charge of their child’s education, in addition to normal work and home responsibilities. The result? A lot of panic, […]
We sat down with the author to discuss her new book, Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that impacts more than 10 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Although ADHD is widespread and often in the news, many misconceptions about it persist. We asked experts to set the record straight and bust some myths about ADHD. Myth: ADHD does […]
Ever get the feeling that there are not enough hours in the day? Or that your to-do list is expanding by the minute? As a full-time financial advisor and mother to young twin boys, I often wonder how everything will get done. While all moms juggle numerous responsibilities and wear a variety of different hats, […]
In 2004, Tom and Ginny Neuckranz, of Winnetka, Illinois, lost their 14-year-old daughter, Erika, to adolescent depression — a mental disorder that not many people were educated about at the time. “Within several weeks, with many friends helping, including friends of Erika, we decided to start an education program and put it in the schools […]
The toddlers in Tamara Margas’ Berkeley daycare are budding yogis, performing pint-sized poses that stir their imaginations and stretch their tiny bodies. One of their favorites is the snake pose — with their bellies on the floor, torsos lifted while they make hissing noises. Another popular pose is “Paint the Rainbow,” where the kids trace […]
By now, most of us are officially over winter, but it’s safe to say there’s no one group more desperate for the weather to turn than parents of young kids. You’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest for homemade crafts and science experiments, baked the day away, and stepped on dozens of Legos. There’s only so much […]
Are you determined to make 2019 the best year yet for your family? Turns out you don’t have to spend a ton of money or an inordinate amount of time planning. We’ve got some expert advice on 10 simple shifts to help you up the family fun in 2019. 1. Focus on the little things […]
How does one achieve success? Conventional wisdom states: go to school, study hard, get good grades, and work your way up the ladder over time. But, increasingly, that’s not the only way. The world is filled with dark horses, people who’ve taken unconventional paths, flown under the radar, and achieved great success. Think Richard Branson, […]
Now that the kids are back to school, you’ll see endless amounts of artwork coming home. We’re all guilty of letting it pile up into a heaping mess. Stop the madness with the help of these genius tips, apps, and resources and keep your children’s masterpieces organized all year long. Strategize Determine what to keep and […]
