7 Project Planning Solutions
As a mother, a teacher for 19 years, and now a school counselor, I have seen the many anxieties that an upcoming school project can cause for your child. In the end, it can feel like your project when your…
What it Takes
The teacher all three of my women-children agree is the best they’ve ever had, admits he hated school when he was a kid. “And I was a lousy student!” he adds as a dramatic exclamation point. At first, I’m a…
August 2010 Publisher’s Page
For many of you, this is the month to squeeze in those last trips to the pool and beach …and do lots of shopping for new shoes, notebooks, #2 pencils, and just the right lunchbox. For me, it’s the last…
Hot Wheels and Women: A Cautionary Tale
Ben, my oldest son, is thirteen. Sometimes he wanders into the room with a thousand-yard stare, which can only mean one thing. Girls. For the past year or so, he has been growing into an awareness that girls might merit…
Summer Salads
1. Watermelon and Arugula Salad Whisk together 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Slowly add 2 tbsp olive oil and whisk. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Place 3 cups cubed watermelon, 5 oz arugula,…
Growing Babies and Big Kid Beds
Q: My 2½-year-old just moved to a big kid bed. He was a great sleeper in the crib, but now he wakes up several times at night and wanders in his room and through the house in the middle of…
Patriotic Portraiture
What you need: Recycled cardboard Crayons Scissors Brown construction paper or brown paper bag Glue Yarn or string Aluminum foil What you do: Frame: 1. Cut two 9 x12 inch cardboard rectangles. Draw a border one inch inside on…
Words Work!
Why is it important to reach out to our global neighbors? We asked that question in our Words Work Essay Contest, and gave parents a chance to get their kids talking about the importance of humanitarian aid. Whether it’s at…
HandsOn Greater Richmond
Volunteering has many benefits for people of all ages, from meeting interesting people, to acquiring new skill sets, to building self-confidence and self-esteem. But did you know that youth who volunteer just one or more hours a week are 50…
