by Amy LeForge | Oct 31, 2012 | Education
I’ve been a teacher for several years, and I’m also a parent of three, so I can say with some measure of authority what’s wrong with parent-teacher communication these days, and how it can be made better. Parents, of course, are very concerned about...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 31, 2012 | Home Management
The Donate Movement is an initiative that helps in two ways. It helps you get your house decluttered, and helps people in your local community with jobs. I had a chance to interview Lorie Marrero, the national spokesperson for Goodwill® and ambassador for the Donate...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 30, 2012 | How To
Whether you’re a grandparent itching to get that first bike for your beloved grandchild or a family friend who wants to provide a needy family with a bicycle they can’t otherwise afford, a bike can be a memorable gift. But these gifts are traditionally given by...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 30, 2012 | Parenting
As parents, you probably already know that you’re not perfect. While you can do everything that you can to make your child happy, you have to realize that mistakes do happen. Instead of avoiding these mistakes and keep on doing them throughout life, it’s important to...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 30, 2012 | Parenting
A recent episode of Radiolab (presented by WNYC Radio and NPR) explored an intriguing concept in physics that, oddly enough, might help your kids to better understand the consequences of their actions. Scientists call it ‘locality,’ and a fun demonstration of the...