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baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our ...
stay connected: teachmama.com on the web
I know you’re out there. So let’s get–and stay!–connected! With all of the crazy changes to facebook lately, I just want to make sure we’re doing all we can to ...
earth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids
My friends at PBS Kids are totally ready for some fun, Earth-happy on-air programming, and my own kids are thrilled. PBS Kids and the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) ...
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just think April Fools’ Day gives us a good excuse ...
teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids to do the laundry. In just a few short ...
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better at Walmart.com Spring is around ...
lent ideas for kids and families
Lent is here. And this year, rather than have Lent be a time when my kids complain and moan because they can’t have dessert every night, I ...
mcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign
March is a super-exciting month as far as reading and literacy are concerned. There’s a lot of happy going on–a lot of happy. We’ve got Read Across America ...
stand up for yourself: at work, home, and school
The following guest post is written by Carmen Blyth, of The Teacher Whisperer blog, a place for teachers with a story to tell. Though I know that not every person who ...
black history month: resources for kids and families
We often talk about race in our home, but lately my kids have become more and more curious about the struggles that many so many groups have faced–African-Americans ...
today I am thankful
Today I am thankful. The skies have been grey and temperatures frigid for the last three weeks. Dirty socks and sweatshirts cover my kids’ floors. There was too much yelling ...
