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Book Giveaway: Rosalind Wiseman’s Masterminds and Wingmen 27 Aug 2013 | 02:16 am
Ever wish you could know exactly what your son’s thinking? Enter to win one of ten copies we’re giving away of Rosalind Wiseman’s new book, Masterminds and Wingmen. You’ll get tips on understanding “B...
Notebooks and Markers and Pens, Oh My! Back-to-School Costs Big Buck$ 23 Aug 2013 | 02:56 am
Well, I couldn’t put it off any longer—the time was nigh to bite the bullet and go school supply shopping. Nearly two hours and $150 later, I have two sizable shopping bags (my kids are going into fir...
The #1 Way To Start The School Year Off Right 22 Aug 2013 | 05:44 pm
When was the last time you told your teen to “just go to sleep?” Better yet, what is the bedtime mandate that you have given to your teenager? I can hear the chuckles already. I know. Communication...
How to Shop for a Calculator 22 Aug 2013 | 03:39 am
Every time I shop for back-to-school, I’m puzzled and frustrated by the request from the math teacher for a scientific or graphing calculator. I know the calculator is a necessary school tool. But the...
Concussions: How Much Do Teachers and Staff Know? Apparently Not Enough! 20 Aug 2013 | 08:04 pm
The start of the school year is just around the corner. My 16-year-old, Luke, is an athlete who suffered two concussions playing football last year, and I’m nervous—not about him doing sports, but the...
Inspiration from Kelso on That 70s Show? Yep. (Who would’ve figured?) 15 Aug 2013 | 11:56 pm
So when I think of Ashton Kutcher, here’s what comes to mind: 1. Kelso on That 70s Show. 2. Goofy pranks on Punk’d. 3. His obscenely overanalyzed relationship with Demi Moore (which flamed out anyhow)...
Are We Setting Our Kids Up For Social Incompetence? 15 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Last week I posted a mother’s question about her daughter’s struggles to maintain friendships with other girls. Today, I’m responding to some of the reader co...
How Gabby Douglas’ Mom Helped Her Go for the Gold 15 Aug 2013 | 02:41 am
Family Circle recently sat down with Gabby Douglas and her mom, Natalie Hawkins, to discuss her latest partnership with Yopa! Greek Yogurt. And while we were impressed with the product—it’s really goo...
Online Homework Help 15 Aug 2013 | 12:21 am
Ah, back to school. Early mornings, new haircuts, spiffy clothes, backpacks, and …. Homework! If you saw my piece in the September issue (and here) then you know that I’ve been looking at a lot of ap...
Concussions: Education is Key for Diagnosis and Treatment 13 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
As a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, I work daily with patients and families dealing with concussion. This is an invisible injury that can’t be s...
