We all knew college would be expensive, but what many of us failed to realize (raising my hand here) was how expensive just applying to college was going to be. Sure, we realized that there would be application fees and fees associated with taking college entrance exams, but it turns out that these costs are […]
What to do when your child is acting out at school? School has been back in session for a little while now, and you think your child is doing great! But then you get a phone call from the teacher about some troubling behavior, and find out that they’ve been acting out at school - […]
It took a long time to get him down the wooden stairs from the porch that looked out at the ocean I had frolicked in since I was thirteen. A condo on the beach bought in 1980 — a vacation tradition that started when my family first escaped a frigid Minnesota winter at Christmas. We […]
Target Circle Week is October 1 – October 7, and we’ve rounded up the best-discounted products for you, your teens, and your college students. Whether you’re making a care package, getting a head start on Christmas shopping, finding new additions to your teen’s dorm, or just shopping for yourself, there is sure to be something […]
© 2009 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved What does normal infant sleep look like, and how does it change over the first 12 months? Baby sleep patterns vary from individual to individual, and from one culture to the next. So there isn’t any one sleeping schedule that all babies follow. There isn’t […]
The transition from battlefield mom to wave-and-smile-from-the-sidelines mom is not easy. I was all up in my kid’s business when they were in high school. I checked schoolwork, proofed papers, kept track of deadlines, and nagged as needed. I coordinated activities and advised them on their extracurriculars. I kept a short leash, and monitored and […]
Middle schools should hand out This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, a new book by Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, to their parent body. There is not one parent who doesn’t need the information that’s in there. The authors of “This is So Awkward.” Interview with authors of This is So Awkward: […]
I opened the door to the freezer and the half-full bag of chicken nuggets greeted me. Tears welled up in my eyes. How could a simple red-and-white package make me cry? It was Monday morning and we had just returned late the night before from sending our youngest son off to college. I was making […]
You may have heard that applying to college during the binding Early Decision round could give your child a big admission bump. The Early Decision/Regular Decision stats that Jennie Kent and I release each year on August 1 show that many institutions have a significantly higher admit rate during this round than during the Regular Decision […]
I see you searching. Your eyes scan the room, looking for any sign of friendship. For one, smile to greet you and invite you to be a new crack of light in that tight circle of friends. I see you working so hard. Trying to understand a new school, a new space, a new set […]
In early childhood education, play emerges as more than just a moment of amusement. It’s a dynamic force that fuels positive growth in young minds. As children engage in imaginative scenarios, construct intricate structures, and collaborate in games, they embark on a journey of cognitive, social, and emotional development. This post delves into the profound […]
Hello. My name is Carrie. I am almost forty-four years old. I am married to a man name Joe, and we have five kids. As I approach the middle of my fifth decade, I am noticing more and more all the things I think, but I do not say. There are so many things that […]
