May 20th, 2008 by admin
By Josh Waitzkin
A few weeks ago, I returned to the classroom of Dennis Dalton, the most important college professor of my life. From the back of an amphitheater seating several hundred students, I realized how much things had evolved at Columbia and Barnard. The lecture hall was now equipped with a wireless sound system, webcams, video projectors, wireless internet. Students were using computers to record the lecture and to take notes. Heads were buried in screens, the tap tap of hundreds of keyboards like rain on the roof. Read the rest of this entry »
March 1st, 2008 by admin
Stop over and see what’s new this month on Parent Super Site. Some of what you will find this month: tips on setting a toddler routine, child discipline advice, preparing your teen for college, grocery shopping tips, advice for new dads and much much more!
We are also in need of recipes for our newly redesigned Recipe Super Source. If you have a delicious recipe you would like to share, visit Recipe Super Source and submit your recipe or food related article.
February 6th, 2008 by admin
Beyond Flowers
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
How do you plan on saying “I love you” this Valentine’s Day?
Many advertisers would have us believe that the best way to express love is with a large box of chocolates, a pair of expensive diamond earrings, or a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Others would recommend a candlelight dinner and a quiet evening together. At the very least, some suggest the perfect card with eloquent words written by a greeting card professional to express your loving feelings. Read the rest of this entry »
January 29th, 2008 by admin
The Top Five Parenting Blunders of 2007
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
Just a few weeks ago we were saying goodbye to 2007, ringing in the New Year and declaring our New Year’s resolutions. But hold on. Before we get too far into 2008, let’s take a look back at some of the hottest parenting news of the past year.
In this article we revisit the top five public parenting blunders of 2007. Our goal is not to bash or ridicule these news-making parents for the mistakes they made. Admittedly, all parents make mistakes, including us. Instead, we encourage you to join us in learning from the decisions these parents made and use what we learn to create a better world for all our children. Read the rest of this entry »
January 7th, 2008 by admin
The Energy Releaser
By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Anthony Walker teaches sixth grade in
Georgia’s Clayton County Public Schools. This year, one of his sixth-grade students showed up with a first-grade reading level, low energy, and not much evidence that would lead one to predict a successful school experience for the forthcoming year. Not much, that is, except a former special education teacher who was prepared to handle such situations.
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