Today, more than ever before parents are vying for the top spots offered in all of the best colleges. Just because the school is ranked best overall, is it best for your child? WAIT! Hold the presses. Did I just say parents are vying for the top spots? Yes, I did … [Read more...] about How to Survive College Rejection
Young Adulthood
Olympic Great Michael Phelps – No Hero to my kids… And then he redeemed himself.
Updated : Michael Phelps has come a long way since my original post of 2009. I give credit for his awakening. Scroll to the bottom for his latest interview on NBC Today. He spoke of the 2009 bong picture here in 2012: [embedyt] … [Read more...] about Olympic Great Michael Phelps – No Hero to my kids… And then he redeemed himself.
Success in Higher Education
Carl Wieman, a Nobel Prize winner and Stanford physics and education professor, has been recognized for his break-through work in quantum mechanics. Now, he’s spreading a simpler message that could largely impact the future of higher education. Wieman believes too many … [Read more...] about Success in Higher Education
Curated Life of a YouTube Social Media Icon
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
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