Monthly Archives: November 2015

Yes, I Can: The Research Behind Home Canning

Posted on November 2, 2015 by kspadaccia

“The supply and code of food, its proper care, preparation and serving is the practice and effectual basis of housekeeping and home-making—a splendid key to the social, educational and domestic development of the American girl, and through her comes a … Continue reading →

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Research That Matters: Examining the Findings of a Virginia Tech Hockey Study

Posted on November 2, 2015 by kspadaccia

I can only recall one time when a family conversation centered on an academic research study. This Spring, a Virginia Tech study examined hockey helmets using a methodology developed at nearby Virginia Tech’s bioengineering lab. As parents to two teenage … Continue reading →

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The Sobering Research About Teenage Drivers

Posted on November 2, 2015 by kspadaccia

Dear Daniel, Now that you’re six months past your fifteenth birthday, you’re eager to get your learner’s permit to drive a car, and then eventually your driver’s license. Me, not so much. I remember learning to drive at your age … Continue reading →

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