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icon-heartAllow me to let you in on a little parenting secret: 7th grade maths homework is still the worst

Allow me to let you in on a little parenting secret: 7th grade maths homework is still the worst

In my house 7th-grade math equates to a never-ending source of homework hysterics and hair-pulling moments. As I find myself embarking on this chaotic journey for the second time, I can’t help but laugh at the irony of it all. You see, math and I have never been the best of friends. So, here I am, equipped with a stack of textbooks, a mind full of dread, and an unyielding determination to conquer this mathematical...

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icon-heartWhen playgrounds become battlegrounds: What Australia’s gun laws have taught the worldAustralia's gun law

When playgrounds become battlegrounds: What Australia’s gun laws have taught the world

Natural disasters like floods, bushfires, and tsunamis are devastating to life and property, but they don’t compare to the trauma of a blind massacre by a person with a gun, determined to kill. While natural disasters show the destructible power of nature, mass shootings show the level of destruction that bad gun laws and an unstable mind can cause in a split second. Mass shootings have become a pandemic in the US. Since 1999, there...

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icon-heartTrying to choose a school for your tween? Here’s how to ace the testschool for Tweens

Trying to choose a school for your tween? Here’s how to ace the test

As a parent, one of the most frequent questions you’ll ask your child is, “Hey, how was school today?” And depending on their mood, age, and how said day was, their answer may vary from a grunt (uh-oh, not so great) to an “eh, it was okay.” (Oh, thank God!)And if you are the parent of a tween, that’s probably all the information you are going to get – unlike your preschooler, who will not...

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icon-heartWhen I grow up: Why talking with tweens about career paths is a good ideaa young girl sitting at a desk deep in thought

When I grow up: Why talking with tweens about career paths is a good idea

My eldest tween is on the verge of being a full-fledged teenager and trying to broach conversations about his future education and career has gone from ‘I want to be an astronaut’ to being a bit more realistic. With this realism comes important topics like subject choices, natural aptitudes, goals and career research. It can be a lot! However, taking it one step at a time is the way to go – starting with getting...

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