Anyone who has ridden a rollercoaster can distinctly recall the “click, click, click” sound as the car climbs to the top of the first and largest incline. Instinctively, the rider knows they are about to defy the laws of gravity for few a seconds of sheer terror and exhilaration bundled into one sensation. Riding that rollercoaster is a lot like preparing to send your child off to college for the first time. (more…)
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What Summer Break Really Means For Educators
Just lounging by the pool and drinking mojitos, my teacher-friend casually joked the other day when I bumped into her at the grocery store. This was her satirical response to a question she hears too much this time of year: What are you doing with all of your free time this summer? (more…)
Parenting Children That Suffer From Depression
I can recall the hot summer day nearly 10 years ago, I received a frantic call from my daughter while I was at work… Her 8 year-old sister pulled a knife on her during a disagreement and ran off from the house. No one knew where she was. I made some phone calls and rushed home as quickly as I could. (more…)
