Danielle Wood is Editor-in-Chief of Education.com, a leading parenting and education web site. A Harvard graduate, Danielle is also the author of several books including The Uncollege Alternative. A rising star in the education field, Danielle has appeared on The Today Show and NPR, and has written for Newsweek and The Christian Science Monitor. Prior to being tapped to lead Education.com’s editorial team, Danielle held a variety of key roles in the publishing industry. She lives in Northern California with her husband and their two kids.

Blog Entries by Danielle Wood

The Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet

Posted November 20, 2009 | 02:40 PM (EST)


Between basting the turkey, stirring the sauce, and keeping your little ones' fingers out of the pumpkin pie, it's easy to lose sight of the history behind the Thanksgiving holiday. But don't get caught off-guard when your kids quiz you on the facts. Here's a handy cheat sheet to prep...

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Talking to Kids About Swine Flu...Without Scaring Them Silly

20 Comments | Posted November 13, 2009 | 04:37 PM (EST)


These days, it seems like everyone's talking about swine flu. You can't pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV without seeing a story about it, but parents are still struggling with some pretty big questions-- whether or not they should give their kids the vaccine, whether or not...

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