Jan 6, 2014
Frozen -- The Real Deal!
Published in ChicagoNow, January 6, 2014 My granddaughter from Indiana (age 7) sent me her drawing of Elsa and Anna from the movie...
Jan 2, 2014
What to do with 1500 iPhone photos from 2013?
First grandkids & first digital photo Published in ChicagoNow, January 2, 2014 Both of my daughters have a problem. Their memories of...
Dec 30, 2013
Old Grandmas
Published in ChicagoNow, December 30, 2013 Here's a post in honor of my 8th grandchild, who was born December 12. Can't wait to play with...
Dec 27, 2013
Truly Including Children with Special Needs
Published in ChicagoNow, December 27, 2013 One of the most painful parts of having a grandchild with special needs is watching the child...
Dec 23, 2013
Sibling of Children with Special Needs Has a Dream
Posted in ChicagoNow, December 23, 2013 I used to worry about my 7-year-old granddaughter who has older twin sisters with special needs....
Dec 11, 2013
Frozen — A Multi-Generational Review
Published in ChicagoNow, December 11, 2013 Based on an enthusiastic review by my seven and four year old grandchildren in Indiana (less...
Dec 9, 2013
Raise Your Hand Today
Published in ChicagoNow, December 9, 2013 Today, December 9, 2013, is Raise Your Hand Day. In its message to Congress, the National...
Dec 6, 2013
Grading First Graders, Seriously?
Published in ChicagoNow, December 6, 2013 On December 3, 2013, the most recent scores from the Program of International Student...
Dec 4, 2013
Teachers Who Love Testing
Published in ChicagoNow, December 4, 2013 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) The first grade teacher tests her students in reading at the start of...
Dec 2, 2013
Time for New Holiday Traditions?
Published in ChicagoNow, December 2, 2013 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) She is closing in on her 75th birthday and still hosting holiday...