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Books to Help with Bad News Jun. 17, 2016
Lately it seems like everywhere we turn there's more bad news. Even if kids don't see the news on TV... Read More
The Camp Bus and a Not-So-Athletic Child Jun. 04, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Our child is an enthusiastic team player, but he is absolutely terrible at sports... Read More
Parents Doing School Projects and Overdoing Sports May. 28, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My daughter works fiercely and independently on her school projects and takes a l... Read More
Lessons Learned from the Madoff Scandal May. 16, 2016
In my fifth-grade mind, my teacher, Mr. James M. Migaki, was the smartest man to ever have lived. Ev... Read More
Failing at Failure Nov. 12, 2015
If you're feeling bad for being such a failure, I have some worse news for you. Not only are you a f... Read More
Trigger Warning Warning May. 30, 2014
Have you heard about "trigger warnings," the latest thought control lunacy that has found its way on... Read More
Of Kindergarteners and College Prep May. 01, 2014
A kindergarten in New York has canceled its end-of-the-year kiddie show in order to devote more time... Read More
What Have I Learned? Apr. 02, 2014
Chuck Burck runs an upbeat burger place that caters to people of all ages. The following is a compil... Read More
The Peril of Over-Protecting our Children Mar. 28, 2014
Beware the trends in child rearing. Newton might revise his second law of thermodynamics: In every t... Read More
Nature, Nurture, Talents Mar. 27, 2014
As a mother, I often dwell on my role and that of my husband in influencing our children. I also thi... Read More
Motor Music Mar. 26, 2014
You know how you'll hear a song and struggle to remember who sang it? Or worse yet, you're trying to... Read More
Student Wonders About Grades and Motivation Mar. 19, 2014
Q: I am a sixth-grader, and in my class, we have a research project. My topic is, "Do grades affect ... Read More
Drama Is an Important Part of Education Feb. 25, 2014
DR. WALLACE: I have a good part in the upcoming play. I really like acting, and my teacher says I'm ... Read More
Timing Can Cause Problems Feb. 09, 2014
Q: My son is gifted in the verbal and perceptional areas but has only average processing speed. He i... Read More
New Kids Music to Soothe Little Souls and Rock the House Jan. 27, 2014
Kids need music. In fact, we all do. These new children's albums, bright and refreshing, are treats ... Read More
Unlearning What We Learned Jan. 15, 2014
Good News: Anything we have learned can be unlearned. If we've been taught to lie, cheat and steal, ... Read More
Holiday Money Gifts for Children Dec. 03, 2013
As you shop for your children or grandchildren this holiday season, don't forget some gifts that tea... Read More
