And we’re back! The predictable routine of school is kicking in. It feels good, but it isn’t easy. My Connor, who plays the drums and makes us laugh at dinner, still has no natural organizational skills. “I can’t find my math paper, Mom,”...
The Tween Times News, support, and stories to empower you during your tween’s social, physical, and emotional journey through the middle. [widget id=”text-10″] School’s Unwritten Requirement And we’re back! The predictable routine of...
It began in first grade. My daughter was averse to reading. She didn’t get phonics. All too often, the word saw looked just like was. She feared being called on to read. Her sanctuary was outside, where patterns made sense and nothing was ever capitalized. She...
I love the first day of school traditions…. Wearing new clothes that fit and are clean (No fashion crisis today!) Taking pictures, lots of them, and silly ones, too (You’ll get in trouble later if you skip this!) Giving a kiss or a hug and saying “I know...
by Richard J. Light Imagine you are Dean for a Day. What is one actionable change you would implement to enhance the college experience on campus? I have asked students this question for years. The answers can be eye-opening. A few years ago, the responses began to...
