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Yes, you read that right. There is a new trend to change the typical school calendar to a 4-Day Week. It is controversial, but the trend...

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April 30 is National Honesty Day which is fitting since the month started with hoaxes and practical jokes that come with April Fools’...

Brace yourself. It’s that dreaded time of day when you tell your child it’s time to do homework and you know there’ll be some kind of...

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Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at two school Parent Education Nights where I provided tools to parents to support their...

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Be aware, parents and hosts. From toddlers to college students, this Thanksgiving may be a very uncomfortable experience for children. ...