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Legislature's $82 Million Outlay for Early Childhood Education Is a Big Boost May. 25, 2023
The state Legislature has made some pretty bone-headed decisions in recent days when it comes to Mis... Read More
Childhood Performance More of a Focus Than Ever Before May. 07, 2022
Our children are anxious, and they're getting more so every day. Even before the pandemic, anxiety ... Read More
Finding Gratitude in the Little Gifts of Online Learning Jan. 14, 2022
The omicron variant of COVID-19 has surged to the point that many school districts are back to remot... Read More
Politicians Claim To Support Kids, so Why Nix a Spending Bill That Does It? Oct. 28, 2021
Most of the developed world lavishes parents with help in raising children. America is almost alone ... Read More
Unkind Image Sharing Sep. 26, 2021
Dear Annie: Our daughter was almost ready for kindergarten and still was not the least bit intereste... Read More
Can the Rest of the Nation Follow Alabama? Sep. 08, 2021
Here are two terms that you don't expect to see together: "the state of Alabama" and "progressive le... Read More
'Parent Choice' for Masks Isn't Helpful in the Classroom Sep. 03, 2021
A month ago, I printed out back-to-school lists from our district's website. One was the dress code ... Read More
Kindergarten Isn't Fun Anymore -- and That's a Problem Jan. 02, 2020
Increased academic pressure and testing in kindergarten is bringing everyone to tears — includ... Read More
Global Youth Service Day Apr. 09, 2019
Dear Annie: Did you know that an estimated 16 million youth participate in volunteer activities in t... Read More
America's Axis of Delusion May. 11, 2018
We live in the era of "fake news," but this is nothing new. In fact, it's as American as apple pie. ... Read More
Time for Tears Aug. 12, 2017
I'm a crier. When I was 3 and my arm was pulled out of its socket, I cried because the doctor was go... Read More
Habla Espanol? Mar. 20, 2017
Dear Annie: Our 4-year-old will be in pre-kindergarten in the fall. His elementary school offers a S... Read More
High Energy Child Could Need Less Sleep Nov. 01, 2015
Q: My 5-year-old child wakes up ready to go everyday by 6 a.m. even if he goes to bed at a normal ti... Read More
Teen Depression and a Rough Start to Kindergarten Oct. 09, 2015
Dear Family Coach: Our 15-year-old daughter is very concerned about her best friend. The friend is c... Read More
Skipping K-12 Aug. 23, 2014
My co-worker scurried toward her desk, eyes red and puffy. I walked over and asked her what was wron... 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
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Kindergartners Have Ups and Downs Dec. 11, 2013
Q: My kindergartner has mood swings. She may have a tantrum with a violent outburst one minute and w... Read More
