Exploring Special Education Schools
Is a special education school right for your child? These schools can be public, nonpublic or private and often utilize different teaching methods than...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
In-Person Maternity Tours Return to Many Area Hospitals
By Lisa Clough, MS ED., CHES
As we continue reentry to normal life after the pandemic, one very important service for expectant families has returned...
Work in Progress: Summer Jobs for 5 Age Groups
Summer will be here before we know it, and kids of all ages will have lots of time on their hands. They could—and certainly...
What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docu-series “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
25 Years of Care and Compassion
When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...
Fund for Educational Excellence: Sense of Belonging Key to Student Success
A new report from the Baltimore-based nonprofit Fund for Educational Excellence has found that when students feel they are part of their school’s community,...
Is Your Teen Gambling Online?
Most parents would answer that question with a definitive NO.
However, the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University recently...
Sips, Sprinkles and Nests: Baby Shower Alternatives
Having a baby is always an exciting occasion, and it’s usually celebrated with a baby shower. But maybe you’ve had a baby shower already...
Mental Health in Middle Childhood
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and when people think of youth struggling with mental health, they often think of students in middle and...
