If you are reading this, you are probably a lifelong learner, understand the advantages of that mindset, and hope to instill the same love of learning in your child. People who continue to learn outside school settings are generally happier and more successful than the norm. Learning is nothing more than acquiring new or enhancing existing knowledge. Children learn at … [Read more...] about Boost Your Child’s Confidence To Be A Life Long Learner
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Tips for Better Grades
Tips for Better Grades Good grades are important. They enable you to have a higher GPA, give your resume a boost, and open up avenues for recommendations and job opportunities. Good grades also represent something else: an investment of time and effort. But life happens. Sometimes a less than perfect grade reflects a span of time when life just gets in the way. So before … [Read more...] about Tips for Better Grades
Great Holiday Topic: Teens, Pregnancy and STIs
Here's a fun dinner table theme to tender as you and your loved ones gather for the holidays: the risks of teenagers having sex. Imagine it: “Aunt Mabel, did you know that 47% of high schools students have had sex, but only 22% have ever been tested for HIV?” Parenting teenagers can, at times, feel like a hamster running on a wheel. We move as frantically as we can to stay … [Read more...] about Great Holiday Topic: Teens, Pregnancy and STIs
Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate
As a new mom six years ago, I poured over books, talked to other moms, and had lengthy conversations with my pediatrician. I finally decided to give my daughter some of the vaccinations. I created my own schedule and gave one shot monthly. Living in Vermont, we are able to make many choices with our schedules and are given the option of using the philosophical exemption of … [Read more...] about Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate
An Open Letter To Men Who “Trade In” For Younger Wives
Dear Men in My Life: Now that we have gotten to 50ish, many of you, after divorce, are dating or remarrying younger women. I am so happy you are happy in your life with your younger honey, who is quite lovely by the way. You deserve happiness. I don't want to offend, hurt, or antagonize you. But I do feel compelled to reflect upon your regular jests that the solution … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To Men Who “Trade In” For Younger Wives