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3 Reasons to Grow Your Family’s Ability to Hope
This spring, I want to encourage you to grow your family’s ability to hope. Hope is not just a not just a short-lived emotion, it is a long-term mindset. Hope enables parents and teens to think and act differently. With hope, families can cultivate an action-focused mentality that promotes resilience in the face of difficulty.…
Unlocking the Mystery: Why Alcohol Is a Chef’s Best Friend
Why use alcohol like vodka in cooking if it just evaporates during the process? What benefit does it provide if it seems like all of it is cooked away? Cooking with alcohol isn't limited to just wines and spirits like vodka; around the world, unique alcohols play pivotal roles in traditional dishes, bringing out flavors…
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Teeth in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s
As we get older, it becomes even more essential to take up new health responsibilities, including prioritizing our oral health. As you navigate through your 30s, 40s, and 50s, maintaining healthy teeth and gums becomes increasingly crucial for dental and general health. This guide will explore the essential steps and considerations for caring for your…
Harvard and Other Elite Schools End Test Optional Applications: What You Need to Know
In a move that has rekindled discussions about the role of standardized tests in college admissions, Harvard University has recently announced that it will reintroduce SAT and ACT scores as a requirement for its application process. This decision marks a significant shift from the temporary test-optional policies adopted by many institutions during the pandemic. Understandably,…
Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…