Put aside the cliches and focus on commitments that will actually help in the new year.
Year: 2020
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If we step back for a wider perspective, this year was more like Picasso’s La Guernica than Monet’s Water Lilies. Life for parents is chaotic, confusing, and messy right now.
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Balancing independence and safety can be tough for parents and often causes second-guessing.
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There’s far more “Agony of Defeat” than “Thrill of Victory” as a parent these days.
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How to guide your family safely until vaccines arrive by using a business management leadership theory.
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It is time to reclaim the democratic purpose of public education. Here are three things policymakers and educators should consider to get started.
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New research shows how school districts are failing to prioritize civics education.
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We want to show our kids encouragement, but if we start to do it in excess, they may become too reliant on it. Listen to Dr. Albert explain how we find the balance between honesty and love as parents.