Here’s What We’re Talking About This Week! Your child’s headed off to college this fall—and you’re wondering how you’re going to get all the boxes and plastic totes from your house to their college home. Or maybe your child’s moving out of a college residence hall soon, heading off to another adventure. What’s he going […]
Here’s What We’re Talking About This Week! A while back, I watched as 12-year-old singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer wowed the audience and the judges on America’s Got Talent. Before the 7-minute video was over I laughed, and I cried. Real tears. I am not kidding. And then I thought . . . What if […]
Here’s What We’re Talking About This Week! There are many students who should not be attending four-year colleges and universities. Why? Because these students are desperately needed in well-paying jobs that require more specialized kinds of training than four-year colleges can provide. You’ll find my most current info on this subject here, where I’ll help […]
Here’s What We’re Talking About This Week! Many parents worry about kids’ screen use during summer vacation. But what’s a parent to do? It takes too much energy to constantly suggest: “Why don’t you go outside for a while?” Parents already tired from work don’t want to start battles with teens who might become sullen, […]