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What Cannot Be Duplicated in a Digital Space Sep. 23, 2022
The pandemic taught us that a lot of things can happen efficiently from a distance. It helped normal... Read More
Why My Local School Called Security on Me May. 12, 2022
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood — Queens, New York. I'm walking by one of the local e... Read More
Why Aren't Kids Outside Anymore? Dec. 09, 2021
"What is a good age to let kids walk to the park and play without an adult?" That's the simple, stra... Read More
If Google Calls, Hang Up May. 13, 2021
Interested in a job at Google? Like the idea of a ginormous salary, hot and cold running stock optio... Read More
Fun Games on the Last Day of the Pisces Sun Mar. 19, 2021
On the last day of psychic Pisces sun, try and read the mind of someone you know well, and then chec... Read More
When Winning Isn't Everything, Fun, Trust and Cooperation Really Score Sep. 17, 2019
I opened an email the other day that whipped me right back to the '70s, when New Games were first in... Read More
The One Place Kids Still Play Outside May. 24, 2019
Most of us remember playing outside till the streetlights came on, but our kids can't because of (fi... Read More
Merry-Go-Round May. 04, 2019
"Don't worry. He's fine," my son's kindergartener teacher said to me over the phone when I picked up... Read More
Power in Numbers Dec. 11, 2017
Dear Annie: I work in the aftercare program of a highly regarded private school. It's a part-time jo... Read More
Angel At School Hits At Home Oct. 27, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 6-year-old daughter hits either me or her brother when she gets frustrated or ... Read More
A New Entry In The World's Worst Ex Contest Sep. 29, 2017
We have something of a contest going here at TALES FROM THE FRONT as we search for the world's worst... Read More
Running After the Mean Girls and an Ignoring Stepdaughter Jul. 29, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 7-year-old daughter is not very savvy on the playground. She is constantly cha... Read More
Urban America's Underclass: More Money Won't Solve the Problems Jun. 29, 2017
PBS NewsHour aired a story last year about Milwaukee, saying many residents call the city "the worst... Read More
The Other Johnny Feb. 08, 2017
Many of you remember the movie "Stand And Deliver," the story of Jaime Escalante, an immigrant from ... Read More
State Schools Need to Exercise Flexibility Jan. 06, 2017
Ask most teachers — especially teachers of very young children - about the importance of reces... Read More
Winners Make Others Smile Nov. 01, 2016
Dear Annie: Something has happened, and I am unable to talk to anyone I know about it. I'm an adult ... Read More
You Are Not a 'Home-Wrecker' Jul. 12, 2016
DR. WALLACE: I work for an insurance company. A certain nice guy also works there. To make a long st... Read More
Aging and the Power of Positive Thinking Jun. 10, 2016
According to the Census Bureau, the number of Americans 65 and older is expected to nearly double by... Read More
Mom Angry About Bullying Mar. 23, 2016
Q: My son is being bullied on the bus and at school, and I am angry. He's a perfectly normal second ... Read More
Social Skills Can Be Learned Mar. 13, 2016
Q: My 11-year-old daughter is an only child and has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as wel... Read More
