Q&A: Private Schools
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You can research online, visit the open houses, and take the private tours, but to really choose a school, you have to get some inside information. ... Read full article
Emotionally Preparing Your Children for Back-to-School Season
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Between staying at home, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school late this fall. ... Read full article
Kiddie Swimming Lessons: Getting Past Your Child's Fears and What to Look for in Swim Lessons
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So, you’re considering signing up your child for his first swimming lessons. Learning to swim not only provides kids the opportunity to enjoy lots of water-filled fun, but it’s essential to their safety. It also helps kids build strength and enduranc... Read full article
10 Ways to Build Your Toddler's Vocabulary
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Every parent wants to give their toddler a head start with regard to speaking, and experts suggest it’s easier than most people think.... Read full article
How Would the Superheroes Parent?
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Marvel superheroes dominated in the box office this summer. And sure, they can battle a bunch of baddies, but could they actually survive an epic toddler tantrum? We eventually began to wonder how some of our favorite heroes would fare if given... Read full article
There is Hope: An Inside Look at Domestic Violence
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“He’s teasing you because he likes you,” is a phrase we have all heard from grown ups after sharing our experiences on the playground with them. It’s usually meant to describe the moment when a member of the opposite sex would tease, push, or pull ou... Read full article
First Lady Debuts the New Governor's Mansion Website
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When asked her reason for opening the Mansion to so many online, the First Lady responded, “Being a mom and a teacher, I wanted to have children who can’t get here to have access because it is the state’s home and to see the history."... Read full article
Learning About Early Education
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A parent of a precocious four-year-old inquired, “How do you know when your child is ready for kindergarten?” Marvin Jacobson, author of Educating the Total Child: Straight from My Heart: Six Decades of Inspiring Children, Parents and Teachers, respo... Read full article
Lessons From the Ballpark
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I’m a baseball mom. I live at the ballpark from February through July. For the last seven years, I’ve sacrificed my weekends (and sometimes sanity) to drag an unearthly amount of stuff to every ballpark imaginable so our boys can do what they love.... Read full article
