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For someone who makes a living with words, it's a little embarrassing to admit that I wasn't always a big reader. As a kid, I spent most of my free time with friends or toys, not books. Still, each summer I looked forward to ... Read more

The term "helicopter parent" came to mind when I read the Hawaii Reporter article that Tim mentioned in his June 6 post about parents lobbying for next year's classroom placements. Helicopter parents are so named because they... Read more

Interesting blog thread over at the Career and Kids site. One mom sometimes hides her status as a working mom in order to fit in better with the involved-at-school crowd.This thread over at the Careers and Kids blog caught my... Read more

The other night I went to a meeting at my son's school to discuss 3rd grade graduation plans. I was disappointed to learn there wouldn't be a big-name commencement speaker, like Maya Angelou or U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justic... Read more

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you're probably aware that we're in the midst of a Hollywood baby boom. These days, celebrity magazines are almost as likely to show the rich and famous pushing strollers as strolling t... Read more

How far should a parent go in trying to get junior into the "right" class for next year?Just ran across this interesting article from the Hawaii Reporter on getting involved in the classroom-placement process for your son or ... Read more

So, this is my first blog entry ever. I've never done this before and I'm a bit nervous.Well, here goes. I have two kids. I've been volunteering in their schools since my oldest was in kindergarten, and I've been writing the ... Read more