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I can’t think clearly right now because there is a rather substantial section of my prefrontal cortex missing. It’s a fairly important chunk, something having to do with rational thought. You see, it ...

Before cell phones, before highly organized youth sports, and before the internet, there was time. Growing up in the late 80s, it was common for your mother to tell you to play. Of course, we always ...

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Caring for kids during their tween and teen years can feel like riding a rollercoaster with no seat belt and a blindfold, never sure when the ride is going to dip or climb. While adolescents get a ...

My son is a high school senior and we are consequently in the thick of all the stress that comes with the college application process. Most of that stress derives from the firmly held belief that many ...

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Freshman year of college is an exciting time — football games, exploring a new city, making friends, and enjoying newfound independence! However, many mistakes freshmen can make can lead to a ...

I’m a parent of a high school senior. So naturally, for the last year or so, my mailbox has been littered with letters, brochures, and postcards from universities, each trying to make the case for why ...