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Making Caring Count in College Admissions
I have three teenagers. One's in college. One's about to apply. One is still blessedly clueless about the hell to come her way. So the other day, I was surprised to hear their high school principal announce to an auditorium of parents, "Schools need to put the joy back into the experience of applying to…
Tips For A Fun Day At The Zoo
Going to the zoo with my family to kick off summer break has been a tradition for us since our oldest child was a baby. We always have so much fun watching as the kids take in all the animals and their, at times, very comical quirks. I myself love to observe the mama animals…
Are We Pressure-Cooking Our Kids?
The Washington Post doesnt have a Parenting section, although one might be as, if not more, useful than a Sports section. But there was an insightful, funny, comforting article about parenting recently in the Health & Science broadsheet. It was called A Pre-College Snooze (great title) and was written by mom Rebecca Lanning.
Summer Vacation Ideas for Families
Family vacations provide wonderful opportunities for parents and kids to spend time enjoying each other and new experiences that the busy schedules don’t typically allow. Vacations are a big undertaking, financially and logistically, so you want to get it right by choosing the best summer vacation destination for you and your family.