what to do when your kids find their “passion” The following guest post is written by A.J. Juliani, an author, teacher, and ‘learning addict’. A.J. is a K-12 Technology Educator who …Read morewhat to do when your kids find their “passion”
advanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home The following guest post is written by Natalie, of Afterschool for Smarty Pants. Natalie shares ways she enriches her daughter’s learning at …Read moreadvanced learners: 8 ways to support them at home
how to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation It’s been pretty quiet on the blog for the last few weeks, but it’s been insanely busy on the home …Read morehow to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation
teach kids to be smart, strong, and safe: the safety show Talking big topics with your kids is sometimes so hard. Especially if you’re as emotional a person as I am. But as our kids …Read moreteach kids to be smart, strong, and safe: the safety show
new fire safety law in maryland (and smoke alarm giveaway) Did you know that this summer Maryland fire safety laws have changed and that most likely you are affected? Me …Read morenew fire safety law in maryland (and smoke alarm giveaway)
the new rules of boy world: rosalind wiseman speaks at PEP (ticket giveaway) I have loved what Rosalind Wiseman has to say ever since I read Queen Bees and Wannabes and then Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads several years …Read morethe new rules of boy world: rosalind wiseman speaks at PEP (ticket giveaway)
pbs kids twitter event: create a literate home Everyone wants to create a literate home–but how? By reading all day long, every day of the week? By talking about …Read morepbs kids twitter event: create a literate home
how to talk to kids about alcohol and underage drinking ———sponsored post———- My kids are not babies anymore, and I often have to remind myself of that. I started …Read morehow to talk to kids about alcohol and underage drinking
how to move from little kid to big kid bedrooms (with tips from sabrina soto & target giveaway) For a while now we have talked about making the change from little kid bedrooms to big kid bedrooms, and we finally did it. With tips from Target …Read morehow to move from little kid to big kid bedrooms (with tips from sabrina soto & target giveaway)
learn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning *Though the Learn Through Play eBook Bundle special is over, you may still purchase these eBooks at any time! Just click through to the ones you are …Read morelearn through play eBook bundle: spring & summer fun learning
raising girls who rock the world: books, motivation, and more Raising kids–kids who are strong and confident and smart and happy and kind–is a job that I take very seriously. But I especially think …Read moreraising girls who rock the world: books, motivation, and more
susan neibur: we celebrate you Susan, My dear friend. We miss you. And we celebrate you, my friend. Every day. Though we miss your sweet face. We celebrate your amazing, …Read moresusan neibur: we celebrate you
listen to what kids are saying: highlights state of the kid report One thing I love about the great team behind Highlights for Children is that they listen to kids. They read every single letter sent to them. Over …Read morelisten to what kids are saying: highlights state of the kid report
teach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!) Teaching kids the days of the week doesn’t need to be a huge event. Parents don’t need printables, charts, diagrams, or huge …Read moreteach kids the days of the week (a super-easy way!)
fab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun Happy New Year, my friends! Let’s do what we can to get 2013 started in a fun, organized, and fresh way by checking out what the experts are …Read morefab ideas for new year’s, organization and winter family fun
welcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere This New For Us Friday, I’ve got a few things going on, and I’m betting that it will put a twinkle in the eye of many a crafty, creative …Read morewelcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere
results of our family’s 3-week oral care challenge Okay, so the results are in for our family’s 3-week oral care challenge. And our findings are both good–and bad. I have to say that …Read moreresults of our family’s 3-week oral care challenge
my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bag (with giveaway) I’ve coveted these fancy-schmancy laptop and camera bags for a long, long time, and after having tried one for the past few months, I can …Read moremy absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bag (with giveaway)
let’s talk about learning disabilities– with the experts at NCLD Everyone I know is touched somehow, in some way, by learning disabilities. Whether it’s a child, sibling, spouse, or parent, in my life, …Read morelet’s talk about learning disabilities– with the experts at NCLD
keeping families safe while driving: safely go Though our number one priority as parents is to keep our kids safe–all of the time–it boggles my mind the number of people I see looking …Read morekeeping families safe while driving: safely go