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Emotional intelligence is critically important for success in life. Research shows having a high “EQ” (emotional quotient) has a greater impact on a person’s happiness than does their IQ (intellectual quotient).
Read moreOne question I hear quite a bit from parents of teens is: How do I get them to keep their room clean? It seems a reasonable question, especially given the fact that many teens spend quite a bit of time in their room.
Read moreBy Roger Vance Traveling from vision to reality can be a long and arduous journey, as if on an unmarked
Read moreOver the 230-year history since the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, the Supreme Court has weighed in on many big issues, from free speech, abortion and discrimination to freedom of religion, gun rights, and the powers of the president. Here is a list of ten of the most important Constitutional Cases of all time.
Read moreThere is a hidden gem for high school students in Loudoun County, and it is one of the most misunderstood programs in the area. Presently named the Douglass School, it is in the process of enhancing a great program in a new location.
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Over the 230-year history since the ratification of the Constitution in 1789, the Supreme Court has weighed in on many big issues, from free speech, abortion and discrimination to freedom of religion, gun rights, and the powers of the president. Here is a list of 10 of the most important Constitutional cases of all time.
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By April 1864, after three hard years of war, the women of Waterford were at wit’s end. Most of the men were in self-imposed exile across the Potomac, or fighting, or in prison.
Read moreThe mere fact that a day after a big snowstorm–with roadways still dicey—some 350 people turned out for a “Rural Summit” hosted by Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall and joined by Supervisors Tony Buffington, Geary Higgins and Kristen Umstattd, speaks volumes about the importance Loudoun residents attach to the subject. Even more impressive was the level of the discussions, the composition of the attendees—including old farm families and young rural entrepreneurs—and the sense of urgency that permeated the summit.
Read moreShould we let our kids quit an activity/sport/instrument? Or should we have them stick it out in order to learn perseverance and commitment? Since this is a question I am often asked in my work with families, I thought it was time I gave my opinion.
Read moreThis interview with the mother of a child who has Cerebral Palsy is one in a series that profiles children who have conditions, diagnoses or temperaments that require specialized support from parents, teachers, coaches, therapists, friends, family members and other influential people in their lives. The goal of these profiles is to elicit greater empathy from the community for these “high-needs” children and their families.
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