school
At 33, I went back to school to pursue a second master’s degree in economics, a subject I had always found fascinating, but had never formally studied. It was part of a larger journey toward earning my doctorate. I knew juggling school, parenting, and home wouldn’t be easy. But what…
I was always the mom who was on top of the game, stressing over every little detail of my son’s life to make it as perfect as possible.I had one shot at raising Kayden, and I was going to give it my all. I thought I had it all figured…
When I was just 4 years old, I often had yard sales with random items from around the house. I’d price everything, set up a “store,” and try to convince people to spend their money. I loved the thrill of selling.I never really fit the mold. Sports didn’t click, and video games…
I’m a mom of four kids, and I’m in my mid-forties. My age becomes glaringly apparent when I’m among other parents who are assisting my youngest child’s class: a group of nearly twenty-five second graders with younger parents who appear to be in their late twenties.Aging is a beautiful thing,…
With two advanced degrees and a side job as an adjunct professor, I value learning and take school pretty seriously.So, even before becoming a mom, I knew I’d be laser-focused on ensuring my future children get a great education. I even smugly assumed they’d get perfect attendance awards every year…
Russia’s health ministry has drafted a new bill that requires fresh medical and pharmacy graduates from state-affiliated programs to start working within a year of finishing school.If they fail to do so, they’ll have to pay a fine worth three times the amount spent by the government on their education,…
Some of the big conversations around our house in the past few years have been about our kids’ future. My husband and I have four children, ranging in age from teens to young adults. My oldest graduates from college this year, so we’ve had many talks about school and the…
