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I got into Yale, Penn and Dartmouth'my college essay was about my parents' struggle with technology
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (901+ words) The college application season starts all at once. On Aug. 1, 2025, I woke up to more than 100 emails from colleges announcing their applications were open. I applied to 27 colleges: two I felt confident I'd get into, four where I had a…...
I've coached students who got into Harvard, Stanford and Princeton4 things their parents never do in the summer
3+ hour ago (669+ words) As an independent counselor, I've spent almost 10 years working with hundreds of high-achieving high school students and their families on college planning. Students I coach are regularly accepted to top schools like Harvard, Stanford and Princeton. In addition to academics…...
CNBC Cures: Baby KJ, world's first personalized CRISPR therapy patient
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (45+ words) CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the progress of KJ Muldoon, the first patient to receive a personalized CRISPR-based gene editing therapy. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up. .. CNBC Cures: Baby KJ, world's first…...
How to raise compassionate, resilient kids during stressful times, from a psychologist: You 'have a real job to do"
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (575+ words) Many Americans have ample reason to feel stressed right now, from the tight job market to divisive politics and the general nature of the daily news. Roughly three-quarters of U. S. adults are more stressed about the country's future than they used…...
'Great parenting' often comes down to this simple habit, says Ivy League psychologist: It helps you raise determined, resilient kids
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) If you want to raise successful, resilient kids, help them find activities they actually like, says psychologist Angela Duckworth. Instead of forcing your children to try a specific sport or instrument, spend time exposing them to a variety of extracurriculars…...
Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (12+ words) The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates....
I've studied over 200 kids'parents who are 'really good' at handling tantrums use 7 'calming' phrases
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (651+ words) Every parent knows what it's like to face tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts. They can make everyday life feel impossible. But after years of'studying over 200 parent-child relationships'(and from practicing healthy habits with my own child), I've found that parents…...
I've studied over 200 kids'these 7 'magic phrases' can calm any tantrum instantly
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (561+ words) When your kid is in the middle of a tantrum, logic and lectures don't work. I've studied over 200 kids and worked with hundreds of families, and one thing is clear: Tantrums aren't about defiance. Researchshows that during emotional overwhelm, a…...
Child psychologist: This common issue can hurt kids' future success, happiness'they won't just 'grow out of it"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (605+ words) For students, the anxiety of over-stressing about an upcoming test or project can hurt their academic performance, research shows. When parents help their kids learn to manage that stress, sometimes referred to as "test anxiety," their results can improve " and…...
Roblox announces short-video, AI features amid child safety concerns
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (298+ words) Roblox on Friday announced new short-video and AI features that come amid increasing lawmaker scrutiny into how the company protects children on its platform. With Roblox Moments, users 13 and older will be able to create and share video clips of…...