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 […]
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 […]
Kids have been back in school more than a month now and hopefully you and your family are starting to feel back in the groove. The start of the academic year got me thinking about the old book series I used to read as a kid in the ’80s and ’90s, and whether any of […]
When 9-year-old Jamel Myles killed himself in August after his mom says he was bullied, his death made national headlines. While the outcome of his tragic case is uncommon, the bullying he endured is not. In fact, the nonprofit organization National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment says someone bullies a child every seven minutes. […]
As the proud mom to 6-year-old twins, I can tell you that being a parent is one of the most wonderful gifts imaginable. However, in a society where it seems like the cost of tuition is continually on the rise, saving for and affording a child’s education has become an increasingly heavy burden for parents. […]
