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3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now
It’s hard to find books that work for your kids. I totally get it. So every so often, I’m going to share 3 cool kids, 3 cool books: ...
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 get older, these conversations ...
why i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
I am a longtime fan of the neighborhood toy store. In fact, I can honestly say that I honest-to-goodness totally heart my neighborhood toy store. And I think ...
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here ...
when talking to teachers: 5 tips for parents
As a writer for Scholastic Parents’ Raise a Reader blog, I’m always surprised at what sparks the most conversation among readers. I recently wrote Talking to Teachers: What Every Parent ...
put an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
I’ve thought long and hard about how to get my family involved in helping to end hunger in America, knowing that all around us–in DC Metro suburban community–people are hungry. ...
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 back. Both are ...
teaching kindness: labor day is neighbor day!
Kindness is contagious. Really, it is. And any time we (and I’m talking you, me–anyone!) can teach our kids to be kind–just for the sake of being kind–is a win ...
VolunteerSpot: parents AND teachers can win BIG for back-to-school (sponsored)
I’ve been a longtime fan of VolunteerSpot for the ease with which I can participate in and organize events at my kids’ school. I’ve loved them for ...
3 for real things you should do with your kids this summer
Emails and magazines and pinterest and facebook and twitter and the newspaper are all chock full o’ great and crazy ideas for parents right now, and I’ll be honest–I’m overwhelmed. ...
top 10 ways to talk to kids about books
Sometimes it’s all we can do to just read with our kids. And honestly? That counts. Big time. So we should be happy if we’re reading with our kids. Woot! ...
