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In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Mary Aldrich, a homeschool mom of seven and founder of Supermom School. Mary is an … [Read more...] about How Even Supermoms Find the Encouragement They Need [Show]
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In this enlightening discussion with Kelly Noah as part of our Career Connections series, we consider the importance of making deliberate choices in … [Read more...] about The Art of Choosing Wisely: Learn Why You Cannot Have it All [Show]
The summer months offer a unique window of opportunity for students to engage with their communities in meaningful ways. While many kids look … [Read more...] about Summer Volunteer Opportunities: Giving Back and Learning Valuable Lessons
Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids and president of Let Grow, the non-profit she founded with Jonathon Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, … [Read more...] about Strange But True: Kids Learn More When We’re Not With Them [Show]
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"How does this work?" is one of the questions that has occupied Jack Carty's mind from a young age to the present. In school, the two possible paths … [Read more...] about How a Physics Grad Became an Engineering Innovator [Show]
