In the world of college admissions that the only thing that is predictable, is that it is unpredictable. Right now, as you know, that statement is especially true. The changes that are currently taking place are unprecedented – we, including the institutions of higher education, are in uncharted waters. Over the past month, I have […]
Guest post by Katie Garrett of Garrett Educational Consulting We are seeing an increasing trend in competitive colleges and universities announcing a shift to test optional admissions to address COVID-19 related logistics challenges and concerns about the equity of standardized tests. Historical Perspective on Test Optional It’s a national rite of passage for high school […]
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous, we could not be more thankful for that. Well, actually, the pollen can get a move on, but all in all, we will take it. Your backyard, front yard or green space has become a welcome change of scenery during this shelter in place. From an afternoon picnic to […]
Raise your hand if you need a break from feeding the family. We are so rooting for our favorite restaurants to stay open, and ordering take out food is one of our favorite ways to support them. We’ve put together a list of family meal deals priced under $50 and which feed between 4-6 people. […]
No doubt you probably had a great plan for all the Easter egg hunts you were going to hit up in the next week. It may require a little extra work, but we’ve found a few ideas from around the web for egg hunts at home that will keep you and your family entertained. Pro […]
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, but often it’s less glowing and more grumbling. As if it weren’t enough to deal with morning sickness and swollen feet, many pregnant women suffer from orthopedic problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, SI joint issues, pelvic pain and more. We spoke to the experts at OrthoCarolina […]
Having a birthday or other milestone celebration during the shutdown and isolation of Coronavirus can be frustrating and hard to figure out how to celebrate, whether you are 5 or 50. We’ve done some research and gotten creative with some ideas on how you can celebrate your child’s birthday, the birthday of an adult friend […]
A local photog clued us in to a fun SHELTER IN PLACE effort that’s popping up around the country. Local photographers are participating in the Front Porch Project, where, in the spirit of social distancing, they will offer a short family session on your front porch or lawn for free or donation to a suggested […]
You may know Michelle from her website “Michelle in the Middle” and her 2004 launch of Athenas Path, a curriculum that helps girls navigate the tricky middle school social scene, as well as the Heros Pursuit version for boys. She recently authored the book of Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child […]
The engineering teachers and students at Charlotte Latin School aren’t taking this time as a break from learning & creating, in fact, just the opposite. Inspired by the #MillionMaskChallenge, the Fab Lab Academy at Charlotte Latin School have designed their own face shield that can be 3D printed on site. They consulted physicians from Atrium […]
Support local businesses and entertain the kids = Win Social distancing may be hard for us, but it’s even harder on our kids who are missing friends, school, sports, sleepovers and playdates. We’ve found a few options to keep your kids engaged and support locally owned businesses at the same time. Please send us a […]
It was Isabella’s dream to Beat Cancer, Grow Hair, and Live Her Dreams. Although research and advanced treatments didn’t come in time for her dreams to come true, her legacy is pushing the foundation named for her to give others a fighting chance against rare pediatric cancer. The Isabella Santos Foundation is dedicated to improving rare […]
