What your kids do in the summer can impact their future in tremendous ways. So how do you choose from among the thousands of overnight programs, camps and trips out there? Ask Helene Abrams. by Karyn Brodsky In 1953, Hodding Carter, a prominent newspaper editor, noted in his book, Where Main…
Summer 2016 will be here before you know it. What will your kids be doing during that long stretch between June and August? Will they be expanding their minds, learning a new skill or improving on an existing one, making lifelong friends from around the globe or enjoying day trips…
Summer camp and teen/tween programs can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences. Tips on Trips and Camps offers the following reasons to give your child their wings and let them explore: 1. It offers a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for…
Attention parents! Are you ready for prom? Of course, there are the traditional preparations for this teenage rite of passage, but before you buy the dress or suit, pay for the flowers or photos and or hand your teen the keys to the car, make sure you have a talk…
Friends, festivities, and the final days of senior year…make your prom one that you will always remember. by Amy Levenson Krumholtz | Fashion Editor This season’s most enticing looks are all about glamour and grace. The style is feminine and romantic, creating old-school charm with a thoroughly contemporary twist. By…
You made it! Your hard work and sacrifice has paid off and soon you’ll walk across the stage and receive your high school diploma. But before that, you’ll likely participate in one of the most memorable celebrations for seniors – prom night. And DART can help you make this night…
Who checks out your social media (besides your friends)? by Lisa A. Beach This advice seems like common sense, but a lot of teens and tweens just aren’t heeding this advice when they use social media, and they are getting themselves into trouble in the process. Just ask attorney James…
From a very early age, our children are bombarded with graphic messages about sexiness. From the clothing marketed to pre-teens to video games, music and the media, our children get the message that being “cool” means being sexy. By Dr. Susan Sugerman and Dr. Kwabena Blankson Kids are constantly exposed…
Mosquito bites can be more than just a pesky, itchy spot. West Nile Virus and the Zika Virus are just two of the mosquito-borne diseases that are dominating the news. “Our children’s friends pretty much lived in our backyard because it wasn’t overrun with mosquitoes. We love being the gathering spot for neighborhood get-togethers,…