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Building A Better Student: Minor Details

Building A Better Student: Minor Details

As a kid I heard the old adage about how to eat an elephant - the answer is, of course, one bite at a time. From this I was supposed to learn patience and how to manage large tasks, by breaking them up into manageable pieces. Instead, my ten-year-old mind grappled...

Six Life Lessons for Kids Before They’re 10

Six Life Lessons for Kids Before They’re 10

The job of a parent isn't just to raise children -- it is to raise future adults. The early years of childhood are the most formative, and the life lessons kids learn before the age of 10 are the ones most likely to stick with them throughout their lives. Check out...

How to Babyproof a Grandparent’s House

How to Babyproof a Grandparent’s House

Howdy, Heroes! If you're the parents of the first grandkids in your family, chances are babyproofing your own parents' house is an important task. Our kids are the youngest of all the grandchildren, so we didn't have to do much to remind our parents about safety and...