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Protecting Children with Peanut Allergies
Monday, January 9th, 2012
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
You might think a peanut-free environment is the best way to protect a child with peanut allergies. Think again. Research shows that a peanut-free classroom
Proper Footwear Can Avoid School Accidents
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
by Mary Ellen Ostrander on Living Around
As a parent you want your child to put a best foot forward in school, but that can be at odds with today’s fashion tends.
In Germany, Kids Ride Solo
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
by Stacey Walz on Living Around
We were sitting in our Dresden, Germany apartment in awe, as our eight-year old son, Riley, went through his PowerPoint show. He was trying to
Back to School—German Style
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
by Stacey Walz on Living Around
By Stacey Walz “Well, how are you doing?” my friend, Anne, asked as I entered the main lobby of the Dresden International School. She had
12 Days and 12 Facts for This Holiday Season
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
by Woman Around Town on Living Around
By Caroline Taggart Ever catch yourself saying I Used to Know That? Each holiday season brings another round of cocktail parties, family get-togethers, and corporate
Goodbye, School Days! (Hello? Did Anyone Hear Us?)
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
by Aimee Garn on Living Around
Last year, when my younger daughter graduated from high school, our family wrapped up fifteen years as participants at three different schools. We left with
Dealing with Your Child’s Messy Room
Sunday, June 21st, 2009
by Joanna Delson on Living Around
By Joanna Delson School’s out, the children are home and everything from school gym clothes, to art and science projects, to every book and paper
Do Your Homework Before a Parent-Teacher Conference
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
by Abigail Murtagh on Living Around
By Abigail Murtagh “Who are you and what do you teach?” Ah, yes, it’s parent-teacher conference season. You might be surprised to learn that I
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