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Lucie Pentz, Child Psychologist at St. James Academy, has watched how parents, teachers, and students have adapted during fall semester, finding opportunities while navigating challenges. …

When everything started to shut down six months ago, I got a text from a good friend. I was introduced to this friend through B’s …

One of the most poignant messages that we’ve seen on social media over the last week is the idea of shifting perspective from “inclusive” parenting …

Staying home alone. It’s a rite of passage for kids—one that some anticipate eagerly (“Finally sitting out the rush hour drop-off of siblings to dance …

When your child has complex medical issues or special needs, visiting the doctor’s office offers its own challenges. Do you have the right equipment? Back-up …

We all know how it works: there is trick-or-treating. Then the giant candy sort. Then trading. Then … … a big giant pile of candy.  …

The first day of school. It’s filled with hugs, butterflies in bellies, tears, and laughter- and that’s just from us, the parents. Letting our little …

The back-to-school sales may have started weeks ago, but now it’s really creeping closer to the end of summer and the return to back-to-school routines. …

We all want our daughters to be independent, financially empowered and have healthy financial lives as they become adults. But this doesn’t happen by accident. …

For some parents, as soon as their children are born, they start thinking of buying the first lacrosse stick, tap shoes, soccer cleats, or ski …