Why Can't We Let Our Kids Fail?
It's not easy watching your child cope with a bad grade, a broken friendship or being cut from the team. But intervening can be worse.
The Case For Shorter Summer Breaks
Studies show that kids tend to lose math and reading skills during extended vacations. Is there an antidote to so-called 'brain drain'?
Back-to-School Shop at These Local Boutiques
Nearby shops promise some great finds—and even some great bargains.
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The Homeschooling Option
Some families are taking a break from the traditional academic model. Here's why.
7 Winter Break Activities For Kids
No need to suffer cabin fever. Here are a few outings to keep young ones engaged when school’s out.
Teaching Kids to Care
We all want our kids to be altruistic. It starts with us.
15 Most Popular Colleges For Arlington Grads 2017
These schools received the most applications from this year's graduating seniors.
What Colleges Really Want
Getting ready to apply? Don't stress. Here's what's important in today's competitive landscape. And what's not.
Understanding ADHD
Diagnoses are the on the rise, but the disorder has more than one form, and the symptoms aren't always obvious.
6 Great Teachers
These local educators know a thing or two about kids.
Oakridge Elementary Teacher Named National Geographic Fellow
The honor included a trip to the Galapagos for Jennifer Burgin.
College Admissions: A Snapshot
Where Arlington's Class of 2017 applied and got in.
Reading List: This is Just a Test
A new middle-grade novel explores growing up Chinese and Jewish in the Nuclear Age.
How Much Would You Spend on Your Pet?
From airline tickets to organ transplants, local vets and rescue groups have seen it all.
Extraordinary Teen Awards 2017
This years winners are pouring their talents into humanitarian work, the arts, environmental protection, social justice and dreams of Olympic gold.
The Fastest Growing Youth Sports in Arlington
Which sports are the most popular? Which ones are gaining ground? Here's a scorecard.
A Topic Other YA Authors Wouldn't Tackle
Tammar Stein's novel for middle-schoolers, The Six-Day Hero, explores conflict in Israel's West Bank.
Which Out-of-State Colleges Accepted the Most Arlington Grads in 2016?
Here are the top 18.
Transracial Adoption Brings Lessons in Cultural Diversity
Arlington families share their stories.
