How can I influence the lives of my young nephew and niece in a positive way without being near them? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 14 answers

How do you succeed academically [or you know, in any manner] when your family doesn't value education? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 35 answers

I am a hopelessly moderate, hyper-responsible, mostly mellow person. How can I help my niece, who is very bright, but hyper-emotional and kind of an over-the-top drama queen, create stability for herself and/or make more responsible choices? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 18 answers

What are our options in this fairly unique exchange-student situation, where a family member is being denied access to our local school? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2005 - 10 answers

We're thinking of moving to a somewhat remote (and beautiful) area. We may not be able to afford a house in the "rich" town with the "good" schools. We might have to settle for a house in the affordable/poor town next door with the mediocre schools. How much will this choice of grade school and/or high school affect my kids for college, life, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2005 - 28 answers

My father wants to pay for my daughter's preschool education. Is there a way to put it into a trust where it can be used solely for the schooling but also cannot be removed by my father? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2005 - 9 answers