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As my son graduates high school, a celebration of the past 18 years

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My son is next, and before I can take a full breath, his name rings from the arena’s PA system. By Clint Martin

June 9, 2021 Family

Perspective | What am I sending them there for?

view of a classroom with rows of old brown desks
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We are a generation of parents who micromanage our children’s safety. And yet, despite the very real fear of death, we keep sending them to school. By Francie Arenson Dickman

January 9, 2020 Culture, Family

The college application process: how to make sense of it all

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College counselor and admissions expert, Sara Harberson, offers valuable insight into the nitty gritty of the application process.

November 28, 2018 Culture, Family

You are not your college admission essay

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My daughter is trapped inside, trying to make admissions counselors she doesn’t know fall in love with her. By Sandra A. Miller

October 11, 2018 Parenting Advice

On reminding our kids to be kind

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When my son was 11 he told me, “I wish I wasn’t autistic. It would be easier to make friends.” By Joanne De Simone

September 6, 2018 Parenting Challenges

How to get a good letter of recommendation

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Writing a thoughtful letter of recommendation takes time. And odds are you aren’t the only one asking. By Jennifer Winward

July 16, 2018 Parenting Advice

Will I still make my banana bread when my nest is empty?

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Parenting isn’t like baking. The ingredients you mix together aren’t the same with each kid. By Randi Olin

June 20, 2018 Family

Learning how to let your teens motivate themselves

pencil sketch "The Self-Driven Child"
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Coming to peace with the reality that you can’t make your kid do things is actually liberating. By William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

March 2, 2018 Books, Parenting Challenges
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