It doesn’t matter where your kid goes to college. Really.
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It doesn’t matter where you go to college. There, I said it.
Out loud.
To a community of over-achievers (thanks to a FANTASTIC, highly ranked, competitive school district, for which I am grateful. Honestly.)
I know what you’re thinking. This is not a sour grapes commentary, considering that I did not go to an Ivy League school (the footnote being that...
A small gift to those we love
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Dear Readers,
I’ve promised to keep you updated on my Ovarian Cancer journey…and I’m doing great considering this is indeed a marathon. Sadly, though, my father has cancer too, and he is not fairing as well. In fact, he must have an operation on December 9th.
For someone who has had to grapple with the idea of death just around the corner, I felt so inspired...
Impact of Trump election begins to shake up local politics
New president will cast a deep shadow over 2017 elections and area schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Things boiled over and got a bit testy Monday night, as a simmering feud between two Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education Members Michael Rock and Jeff Hellrung erupted during the board’s work session, Monday night. The dispute was putatively over issues related to the...
Do’s and don’ts for preparing your child for a dental visit
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a parent, I always want to make things easier for my kids. However, as a dentist, sometimes I see very well-intentioned moms and dads inadvertently make things more difficult. Here’s what you should know.
Don’t promise a reward for good behavior. Most kids have dental visits that are completely free of discomfort and by promising them a...
The students are ready to be back in school, but we parents…
Confessions of a mom struggling to keep up with a new school year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaaah, another school year has begun! While I am sad to see summer end, I always appreciate the structure and routine the fall semester brings. By mid-winter, I’m over it, so, best to embrace these happy feelings now.
I feel extremely lucky that our boys receive their education in the...
An early morning donut and a thousand reasons to hope
Reminders of why we need to look past the headlines and remember our shared community
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
POCOPSON — It’s easy to lose perspective, just from reading the headlines. Whether it’s home foreclosures, the nasty infighting in the political arena or even some of the thorny issues confronting this community in terms of the school district, one could think that...
Parents don’t have — and shouldn’t have — the only voice in public education