8 Empowering Halloween Costumes
By Amanda Grossman-Scott I went to my local Halloween costume store with my kids recently. (Huge mistake- just take my advice and don’t do it! Order online or make it easier on yourself!) I told my daughter I thought she should be something besides a princess or a...
Giving a Voice to Bullying Victims
By Megan Steyskal-Rondeau “There’s the crazy girl.” Am I crazy? “Don’t talk to her, she doesn’t deserve anything.” I don’t deserve anything… “Don’t let her sit next to you…pass it on.” No one will sit with me, or play with me, or be my friend. “You’re crazy, Crazy...
How Can My Child (and I) Survive the Middle School Years?
By Amanda Grossman-Scott I’m ready. I mean, I think I’m ready. How can a parent ever be ready to send a child off to middle school? He says he’s ready. He’s got some new clothes, new school supplies, he’s had his annual physical and he’s gotten a haircut. “I’m fine...
Back to School Prep Takes More Than a Shopping Trip
By Amanda Grossman-Scott Your child may be well-supplied for the school year, and good for you! Perhaps after a few discussions with your child and with his or her school, your child will be prepared to get a good education this year as well. Last year my family made...
