Home as a Skills and Disposition Laboratory
As babies, I refused to talk baby talk with my kids. I never made those weird baby sounds that people make to their little bundles of joy. This was partly…
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November 9, 2025
The Promise of the Next Generation
As the president of a college of first-generation learners, I want the same thing for my students and their families that I want for my own: for the next generation…
November 9, 2025
Restricting Screen Time
When our kids were little, I got them reading tablets. In addition to the traditional paper books, they had their digital books onto which we downloaded and conveniently traveled with…
November 9, 2025
The Magical Powers of the Ocean
I was born on an island. I love the ocean. I love the smell of all oceans. In Boston, Maine, and near any harbor, I can detect the faintest whiff…
July 15, 2025
My Bold Girl: The Better Me
When my daughter was four and I was 35 learning how to ride a bicycle, she exclaimed: I can ride a bike better than you. She was right. I looked…
July 7, 2025
A Graduation Season to Remember!
The events season this spring was full and even more festive than usual. My favorites were the three culminating events I attended: our son’s graduation, our commencement at the College,…
July 7, 2025