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Making the Most of a New Year: College Admissions Advice for 9th and 10th Grade Students
The start of a new year is the perfect time for ninth and tenth grade students to embark on their college admissions process with energy and enthusiasm. In fact, decisions taken by ninth and tenth grade students over the coming weeks will shape their future in a big way, which is why I’m happy to…
Autism and the Future of Education in the United States
Rant alert. Last week, the new government confirmed, by a historic tie-breaking vice presidential vote, the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Educators, teachers unions, parents, and especially the special needs community were fearful of this woman’s confirmation. Now, it has happened. In my opinion, this is yet another low for a new…
How to Unclog a Toilet That’s Backing up Into the Bathtub
Many homeowners fear dealing with a clogged toilet, especially when they have guests. This fear is not totally unfounded since it is estimated that more than 28 million American households a month will have to deal with this issue. One of the worst types of toilet clogs is one that affects your bathtub, too. Don't…
The Gift Of Play
When my siblings and I were kids growing up in Washington DC in the 1970s, afterschool activities meant playing kickball or exploring Battery Kemble Park with a few dozen other elementary school children, unsupervised by adults. Christmas presents for the luckiest families meant toys, books and stuffed animals. We never saw a flash card or…
The Sneaky Chef’s Healthy Donut Recipe
Like most moms today, I’m busier than ever but I can’t let my family’s nutrition suffer as a result. The bottom line is that I have to make every recipe as healthy as it can be. No matter what it is they’re eating, it’s got to pack some real nutrition. That’s one of the best reasons to make their favorite recipes with hidden extra nutrition whenever you can.