Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann
If your vision of a library is a series of cobwebby stacks guarded by a dragon-lady librarian, it may be time to recheck your assumptions. Today's public libraries are chockfull of resources for you and your kids, most of which are free or at very low cost.Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz
Last fall, in an apparent effort to combat current rates of poor diet and obesity, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania required anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above to take a fitness course.Posted June 8, 2009 - 08:16 by Marla Walters
Although we did a lot of reading, internet researching, and talking to other parents, we still had a lot to learn about the college freshman year. Hopefully, this interview will shed more light for parents of college-bound children.Posted December 6, 2008 - 10:00 by Linsey Knerl
What do statistics and cartoons have in common? They are both combined beautifully in a new study guide for students that blew me away with its practicality and possibilities. Intrigued? This book is just the beginning.Posted December 1, 2008 - 00:24 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Stuck without a way to make your children think of something besides their lists for Santa? Join my family as we participate in Amnesty International's Holiday Card Action.Posted July 20, 2008 - 21:23 by Paul Michael
Once upon a time, it was Pig-Latin. These days, the Internet has created several ways for both children and adults to communicate with each other. In part one of this series, I'll give you a list of the most common acronyms or "initialisms" that your children are using daily, via the web and phone. Some of these you will be familiar with already; some may shock you.Posted June 4, 2008 - 04:39 by Julie Rains
College admissions officers try to position their colleges as selective by spouting statistics that make acceptance seem elusive. They may tell you, for example, that the university received 12,000 applications for 1,600 openings in its freshman class. You may assume that the university has an acceptance rate of 13.33% but your math (though reasonable) would be wrong. I’ll tell you what college admissions officers won’t tell you and more.Posted May 4, 2008 - 08:44 by Linsey Knerl
A recent Associated Press article discusses the growing trend of U.S. colleges to allow for mixed company in dorm living arrangements. This new acceptance of coed cohabitation isn’t what disturbs me; It’s how the parents continue to teach an age-old lie about relationships and what truly matters.Posted December 16, 2007 - 12:16 by Carrie Kirby
It seems that universities and the government are finally starting to notice the force of the student loans crushing so many college graduates today. Two developments this week -- a new tuition plan from Harvard and a new law -- may ease the pain slightly.It takes a squad. Get daily stories, news, and advice for you and your family. Subscribe today!
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| Lain Ehmann | 12 | 2 |
| Lela Davidson | 11 | 3 |
| Deeanna Franklin Campbell | 6 | 1 |
| Rhonda Franz | 5 | 13 |
| Lori Kerrigan | 2 | 11 |
| Sonja Stewart | 3 | 5 |
| Fred Lee | 15 | 11 |
| Sierra Black | 4 | 0 |
| Xin Lu | 1 | 6 |
| Margaret Garcia-Couoh | 2 | 7 |
| Debbie Dragon | 2 | 0 |
| Carrie Kirby | 1 | 0 |
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