“This can be an edge when applying to college,” I said to my daughter after her club coach remarked that if she gave playing one hundred percent, attended ID camps, contacted college coaches, and performed well at showcases, some D3 schools might be potential fits. I reasoned that the possibility of being a college athlete […]
Cool Whip Cookies are delicious, soft, and cake-like cookies made using Cool Whip. They are easy to make and come out with a light and fluffy texture. (These are similar to the crinkle cookies that are popular during the holidays!) Cool Whip Cookies Recipe You can use any brand of whipped topping that you prefer. […]
This is an interview between Lisa Heffernan and Phyllis Fagell about her new book, Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times. LH: One of the biggest heart breaks for parents and their teens is when they have been dumped by friends or excluded from a friend group they were once part of. The […]
© 2008 – 2023 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved What is the Ferber method? Also known as “graduated extinction,” the Ferber method is an infant sleep training program developed by Richard Ferber, pediatrician and founder of the Boston Children’s Sleep Center. In a series of training sessions, caregivers leave their children alone for strictly-timed intervals, […]
At the first middle school parent-teacher conference my husband and I attended, our son’s teacher commented, “In middle school, we encourage parents to allow space for students to solve their own problems.” She was kindly telling us that at this point in our son’s development, our job was to get out of the way and […]
“Can you please connect with your college advisor tomorrow,” I asked my son. “Mom, it’s the first day,” he said. As his words hung in the air, I couldn’t help but feel regret for encouraging him to look past this moment and year entirely and think about next fall. But as he consistently has over […]
“Hey, coach, can I talk to you?” It was a phrase we preached to our athletes from day one. As a group (coaches), we collectively do not like surprises. If you have to miss practice, communicate. If you got hurt goofing around outside of practice, communicate. If you feel you are not getting enough playing […]
We have loved kid-friendly jokes since the kids were young and as they get older, it’s fun hearing them come up with their own jokes too! This time of year, we’re all about Thanksgiving jokes! Share laughs with your family and these funny Turkey Jokes! Scroll down to get free printable lunchbox jokes too! Turkey […]
Three years ago, when my eldest was a junior, I fretted over SAT prep, financial aid, and the best manner to get university coaches to view his baseball video. But I have different concerns with my second born. This is the most important question to ask your teen. My son is in his junior year […]
Get ready to revolutionize your lingerie drawer because the bralette trends for 2023 are here to stun and amaze! This year, it’s all about embracing comfort without compromising on style. Say goodbye to cumbersome underwires and hello to sustainable fabrics that will make you feel as good as you look. Picture yourself in a gorgeous […]
I hate college. I hate having to make new friends; I miss my old ones. I hate the food in the dining hall; I have a poorly made salad and french fries every night for dinner. I hate the overwhelming anxiety that comes with stepping foot in each classroom, and I am nervous that all […]
When we talk about infectious diseases, one virus has repeatedly emerged as a menacing threat – the Nipah virus. Named after the Malaysian village of Sungai Nipah where it was first identified, this zoonotic pathogen has garnered global attention for its potential to cause deadly outbreaks. This blog can be helpful in sharing more information […]
