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We want to be resilient. We want our children and teenagers to be resilient. However, a recent study conducted by…
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“Am I safe?” is a question all brains, when they come into the world, are pre-wired to ask. It’s a…
My son’s first sleepover was at the home of a nurse. “He’ll be safer with her than he would be…
While most families are enjoying the summer holiday, you may be among the many military families making a permanent change…
Don’t be fooled by glittery costumes and false eyelashes – competitive dancers are athletes who deserve to be taken just…
It’s been a little over a year since our then-second grader was diagnosed with celiac disease. After my initial shock…
People who read college applications are a lot like detectives. Without having been there for the event (the student’s K-12…
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“Is that her boyfriend?” the stranger asked, winking. I looked at my 10-year-old daughter and her best friend standing next…
