When my high schooler started coming home without social studies homework, my first thoughts were, “Why would a teacher not assign homework on a regular basis?” and “Is the teacher really teaching anything in class if there is no homework?”…
Author: Risa C. Doherty
Longing To Be Lean Manhattan, Queens, Bronx/Riverdale, Staten Island Family
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia seem to be in vogue today. Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Nicole Richie, Mary-Kate Olsen, Paula Abdul, and Lady Gaga are among the many celebrities who suffered from them. Their disorders are glamorized on…
Experts and parents weigh in on the value of homework Manhattan Family, Brooklyn Family, Bronx/Riverdale Family, Queens Family, Staten Island Family
Parents throughout the five boroughs are debating the value of homework and whether their children should have more or less of it. Many parents think their children are burdened by excessive take-home assignments, while others believe the homework reinforces important…
Arts education can change children’s lives- and it’s not just about the art! Manhattan Family/Brooklyn Family
Russell Granet is a Manhattan dad and the newly appointed executive director of the Lincoln Center Institute, which “plays a pro-active, dynamic part in the preparation of young minds for the world of adulthood and the demands of the workforce,”…
A Mom On Cloud Nine Brooklyn Family
Melissa Lawrence is a New York City mom who had five kids in six and a half years. It was like mommy boot camp in her house. She felt challenged as a new mom, despite having graduated from Harvard Law…
The Insider’s Guide to the Alumni Interview Your Teen
This article discusses the ins and outs of scheduling an alumni interview.
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Favor Frenzy: The Goods on Goody Bags Long Island Parent
Whatever happened to the halcyon days of youth, when kids were thrilled to receive a simple goody bag of small toys and treats? Instead, at some birthday parties today it seems…
What You Didn’t Know About Packing For College Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Bronx/Riverdale Family
So soon after stressing over college applications, the ups and downs of acceptances and rejections, and the whirlwind of prom and graduation, the nuts and bolts of moving away to college are upon us. Whether you’re new to the idea…
“Tossed Aside” (Review of 6/24/2012 Motherlode Blog) Sydney Morning Herald
Article by Daisy Dumas, dated 6/29/2012 Time to explore … still a mother but free to be more. Photo: Jules Frazier The empty nesting phase can strike women hard. But can a mother ever leave the ‘mum’ label behind? Risa…
With Grown Children, What Am I Besides ‘Mom’? New York Times: Motherlode - Adventures in Parenting (46 comments)
As I was driving down the Long Island Expressway, my friend, an aspiring cinematographer, was filming me from the passenger seat. She asked me to give her one word that best identified me. I fought like crazy to stop myself…