This year, Read Your World’s Giving Tuesday will support a Title 1 Elementary School in Waltham, MA. Imagine an elementary school that can’t have a book fair simply because the students are low income. Research has shown that owning books, especially books that reflect the reader, improves literacy rates. Our fundraiser will donate over 500…
Boston Marathon 2025 in Newton MA
This year, I was determined to watch all the leaders of the Boston Marathon as they passed through my town, infamous for Heartbreak Hill. I always missed the wheelchair leaders because they are so fast, but I find them the most compelling of the racers. I told my son that it was interesting to watch…
The Pressure Cooker Generation: When Academic Anxiety Starts in Middle School
Middle school used to be about finding your locker, joining clubs, and figuring out who you are. Today, it’s become a high-stakes launching pad where twelve-year-olds already worry about college applications and career paths. The pressure is building earlier than ever, and many students are cracking under the weight of expectations that would challenge adults….
Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists in 3 U.S. States
In This Article What to Look for in a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Houston — Fondren Orthopedic Group Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Los Angeles — Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedics Best Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist in Chicago — Windy City Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Comparing the Top Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists/a> Methodology Frequently…
How Childhood Dental Checkups Create Healthier, More Confident Teens
Most parents understand the importance of protecting their dental health, and it’s important to pass that knowledge down to their kids. Not my father, though. He was an immigrant from China and thought that dental checkups with no cavities were a rip-off. Needless to say, our lack of regular dental checkups meant that we ended…
I’ll be at NCTE Denver!
If you are going to NCTE, I hope to see you! Here’s my schedule: Friday, November 21 11:00am – 12:15pm Nerdy Book Club Mia Wenjen Mile High Ballroom 1A/1B 2:00pm – 3:00pm We Sing from the Heart (Book) Mia Wenjen RCP Booth #830 Saturday, November 22 8:15am – 9:30am Teaching with the 2025…
Why Your Family Needs a Home Water Testing Routine in 2026
They found lead in the water fountains in my kids’ elementary school in Newton, MA. The result? The water fountains were turned off until further notice. But what about lead in the water in my house? We do have a filtration system, but I also decided to test our water for lead and other unhealthy…







