Three years ago, I wrote a blog about my family getting lice. Here is how it went down. Cue dream sequence… My wife called to tell me some horrible news. “Our daughter has lice.” “Oh, crap.” “No. Lice. She has to leave school.” “Okay. Got it.” Since my wife works at a hospital she can’t […]
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year?
While the air may be filled with songs and the streets lined with lights and decorations, the holidays can be a frenetic and stressful time. If your family is like ours, the number of obligations over the next few weeks is staggering. Parties, school functions, visits from relatives, and holiday travel quickly result in a […]
A Parents Guide to the College Admission Essay
My son started with Taekwondo when he was five. A few weeks ago, he was invited to test for his black belt. It’s a big accomplishment and he’s definitely excited. My wife and I are proud of him (and honestly kind of proud of ourselves too- that’s lot of driving, watching, and paying over the […]
They’re off to great places!
This week Senior Associate Director of Admission, Mary Tipton Woolley, joins us on the blog. Welcome, Mary Tipton! My daughter started kindergarten this week, and it seems like only yesterday she was born. Such a cliche, but oh so true! In preparing for the start of school, I decided to write her a letter. When […]
Respect is a Two Way Street
Working in the Communication Center (where my student team and I field all incoming emails and phone calls to the admission office) is an education in stopping blame and rudeness at the door, and re-framing the underlying feelings with words that are still kind. Whether it’s trying to dodge finger pointing, diffuse a dicey situation, […]