Frightening 14!
A new study shows that 14 year old girls are actually the most difficult age to parent, beating out the Terrible Twos. I don’t know how enlightening the announcement is, but I think it provides some interesting perspective as to … (Read more )
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Kid Eats and the New Food Revolution
Obesity. Always a hot topic. But in the past year, more and more people seem to be getting involved and hoping to make a difference. Consider First Lady Michelle Obama’s new “Let’s Move!” Initiative, as well as celebrity chef Jamie … (Read more )
Tags: Food Revolution
Ideas for the Spring Weekends
I remember my parents taking me to many different events as a kid. We weren’t a museum-going family, but my parents really enjoyed going to outdoor, cultural events and festivals. Since spring is in full effect – especially here in … (Read more )
Tags: metropolitan area, spring time
Debate Over Foreign Language Education Continues
In today’s global market, it cannot be underestimated how valuable it is to be bilingual. Whether you grow up in a bilingual household or are fortunate enough to have learned a language while in school or abroad, you certainly have … (Read more )
Category: Education
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National Library Week
Next week, April 11-17th, is National Library Week (as well as Environmental Education Week). If you’re not familiar with your local library, this might be a great time to check it out, or consider going to a few other libraries … (Read more )
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A New Kids’ Chorus
If there is anything cuter than a bunch of kids singing together, it’s probably only a bunch of kids singing one of my current favorite songs, “Lisztomania,” by the French band Phoenix. Or, maybe even cuter than that is a … (Read more )
Tags: Chorus, Contemporary Music, NYC Public Schools, PS 22
Allowance? In *this* economy?
The Wall Street Journal this week ran a thoughtful article called “The 15 Money Rules Kids Should Learn.”My favorite entry:4. Good grades are expected and help around the house is simply the price of family life.Nice to see the WSJ … (Read more )
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