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America has long been “the land of innovation” and that has helped make this country the greatest economic power on the planet. Unfortunately, this may not remain true too much longer. As you know, the data are very clear that the United States is falling behind the rest of the world in math and problem solving and this should absolutely scare you.
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Share your vacation adventures - or misadventures - to win some fun prizes...
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Pack up the car for a fun and exciting day trip to the Newport Aquarium...
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A young child hits a friend. The parent, angry and embarrassed, swats the child on the rear while loudly exclaiming, “This will teach you not to hit!”
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My friend told me that she gives a popcorn bowl as a teacher gift each year. She shared that she...
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From the time they were very young my children realized that there was no Christmas in their lives. It’s not because they have the Scrooges for parents; Christmas is not our religious holiday.
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Some weekend fun in Columbus...
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Parenting - Is It All About Me? As a parent I am struck by the fact that sometimes my child’s behavior embarrasses me. You know how it goes. Your child is rude to an adult, mean to a friend, or behaves very poorly at school. You may be standing there when it happens or receive a phone call about the behavior.
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Holidays can mean meltdowns! Here's some timely advice on enJOYing this time of year...
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Disney and magic go hand in hand...so can kids and the theater!
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