Students need to develop test-taking strategy

Last week I wrote about the practice tests (PSAT and The PLAN) many students take before taking the SAT or the ACT and how to interpret the scores. If you are one of the lucky ones whose school district administers either or both the SAT or the ACT, you need to compare the scores. Read More

Think carefully before dating your ex

Q My ex has just asked me out for Valentine's Day. No one else has asked so I'm thinking about going. I'm just not sure what to say to the kids: "Mommy is going out with Daddy?" What's good ex-etiquette? A: Good ex-etiquette is to say nothing to the kids about who you are dating until you ... Read More

Mom makes time for fitness while helping care for family

If there were a local mom who could say, "I don't have time to exercise," it likely would be Mary Caroline Rhea. But Rhea is not only fit, she's a fitness guru. Read More

On the Go

Today Moms Morning Out What: Noah's Ark Wee School is a mother's morning out program for infants-3K. When: 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday Where: Noah's Ark Wee School, 1605 Harbor View road More Info: 795-4855. Read More

Positive reinforcement may boost kids' brains

If your child forgets his lunch or struggles with school work, a little more loving might turn things around. Supportive mothers who practice positive reinforcement seem to help their kids' brains grow, according to new research from Washington University. Read More

In defense of parents' food choices for their kids

Scene from a local Subway sandwich shop: A seemingly harried mother with daughter in tow places an order for a Fresh Fit for Kids Meal. A child-sized turkey sandwich on wheat bread. "Can I have chips, Mom?" Read More

President profiles have fun facts

I GREW UP TO BE PRESIDENT. By Laurie Calkhoven. Illustrated by Rebecca Zomchek. Scholastic Inc. 96 pages. $8.99. For ages 6-11. A children's almanac of American presidents, "I Grew Up to Be President" devotes one spread to each president. Read More

MINIS COLUMN: Lowcountry logger a self-starter, provider

Claudia Varnish heard her father tell the story of how their church came to be where it is. She found the details told about New Emanuel AME's beginnings fascinating. Read More

Parents' guide to new movie releases

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' ; 'The Woman In Black' Read More

Book has littering lesson

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On the go

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Nurse had passion for fishing, helping

Fishing was a lifelong passion for Mary Ellen Neal Harrelson. She learned the Lowcountry pastime from her father, Peter Jehue Neal, while growing up in Summerville. And she shared her love of fishing with her daughter, Ellen DePatie, one of her six children. Read More

Lego builds conflict

Campaign aimed at girls raises questions about gender, play

Lego, one of the world's most well-known toymakers, is under fire from activists and some parents for a new marketing campaign aimed at girls. Read More

Diversity of blacks explored

Documentary focuses on youths

Mary Morten wanted people to hear the diversity of voices in the African-American community, specifically those of black youths. She was also eager to hear them herself. Real kids, real lives, shorn of the stereotypes. The corrosive effect of negative or incomplete images too ofte... Read More

Parents' guide to new movie releases

'Big Miracle' ; 'Chronicle' Read More