Curated Life This illustration portrays a story of ultimate YouTube success, and the need to walk away. Our kids are deeply enmeshed in the life of social media. It starts young, and it seems everyone has a YouTube page. Some, just for fun, and other seeking that elusive … [Read more...] about Curated Life of a YouTube Social Media Icon
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Added Sugar Health Risks for Kids
Ahhhhhh... the great sugar debate. We all know how bad it is for us as adults, but for children, it is wreaking all sorts of havoc on their wellbeing. There is hidden sugar in just about everything and you can't always control that, but you can control the amount of sugar you … [Read more...] about Added Sugar Health Risks for Kids
Harvard Rescinds Admission of 10 Students Over Facebook Posts
What started as a Facebook group for exchanging memes resulted in Harvard University rescinding admissions offers for at least ten students admitted to the class of 2021, The Harvard Crimson reported. After joining the university’s official “Harvard College Class of 2021” … [Read more...] about Harvard Rescinds Admission of 10 Students Over Facebook Posts
My Family Has the School Induced Springtime Blues
Ah, here it is, nearly Spring. This is the time of school year when the various blues set in. Holidays have long passed, and kids are looking for the lazy days of summer! In times like these, I counsel parents to hang on and stay the course. No big life altering changes or … [Read more...] about My Family Has the School Induced Springtime Blues
Back To School Wisdom – Setting School Year Goals With Your Child
As summer winds down, and schools across the country go back to school, it is the perfect time to sit down with your child to discuss goals for the new school year. I can still remember a conversation my dad had with me about second grade. I was scared stiff … [Read more...] about Back To School Wisdom – Setting School Year Goals With Your Child