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TOPIC: Holidays & Celebrations

The Perfect Family Reunion

Ask Zalman Usiskin about his family’s history, and he’ll show a book on the subject. No, seriously. He’ll open a 383-page, indexed, hardback book.

TOPIC: Education

The Real Back-to-School Plan

The kids have climbed back on the bus—no more coordinating day trips, camp schedules or play dates, at least between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

TOPIC: Holidays & Celebrations

Tips from a Serial Entertainer

I started a catering business when I was 16, went to cooking school, worked in restaurants, then returned to catering and teaching cooking classes before ditching it all to write for Make It Better.

TOPIC: Pets

Off Leash: Tips for Traveling with Dogs

Before you pack up the car or book flights for your next vacation, don’t forget about the most loyal member of your family – your dog.

TOPIC: Education

Senior Studies at ETHS Prepares Students for College Life

ETHS graduate Adam Chernoff is on his way to Tulane in the fall, armed with a unique senior experience that expanded his worldview and taught him to manage his time more effectively.

TOPIC: Education

Moving from 8th Grade to High School: Advice for the Transition

Scary as it may be, it is possible to survive the fearsome transition from 8th grade to high school.

TOPIC: Education

High School Textbooks: Avoid the Sticker Shock

The first day of school is just around the corner—and for many parents, the cost of high school textbooks makes us long for the day when we complained about the cost of 6th grade school supplies.

TOPIC: Education

Helping Kids Help Themselves with Homework

The 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Sweeney*, held out the vocabulary assignment that Francie Baker’s mother had seen her daughter do two weeks before.

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