Turn questions into reminders
As the school year gets closer, it’s tempting to start ramping up the reminders. But every reminder we give is...
August is not September. However…
Something changes when the calendar flips to August. Parents start thinking about school supplies, schedules, sports, and everything waiting around...
When Tip Tuesday became Tip Wednesday
Welcome to Tip Wednesday. We planned, as always, for Tip Tuesday. Life had other plans. One of the most overlooked...
Do you really want to be Julie McCoy?
If you remember The Love Boat, you probably remember Julie McCoy. Her job was to make sure everyone always had...
Wait five more minutes
One of summer's greatest gifts is boredom. However, when children say they're bored, our instinct is often to jump in...
Before the unexpected happensd
It was a disappointing result for the U.S. in last night's World Cup match, but one of the biggest lessons...
The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy)
“Slow down, you move too fast You’ve got to make the moment last Just kickin’ down the cobblestone Looking for...
This could be a Disney movie
One of the best World Cup stories so far has been Cape Verde, a team that represents an island of...
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
This quote has sat on my desk for years: "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could...
Avoid the sleep-scroll-repeat cycle
The school year is winding down, and everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved break from the daily grind. With...
They’re all graduating!
Congratulations to all of the students graduating in the coming weeks from elementary school, middle school, high school, or college...
Iceberg, right ahead!
As the school year winds down, it’s easy to focus only on the visible outcomes: final grades, completed projects, exams,...