how to prepare your family for a weather emergency (especially in the dc metro area) Originally published on 10/28/12 but republishing because there’s a winter weather emergency declared in the DC Metro area …Read morehow to prepare your family for a weather emergency (especially in the dc metro area)
host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
talking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman This morning, my sister told me about the passing of Alan Rickman, the man who played (among many other roles) Severus Snape in the Harry Potter …Read moretalking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman
the only black friday deals you need for kids and family Friends. I’m not sure if you’re a wild and crazy Black Friday shopper or not, but in case you are, happy …Read morethe only black friday deals you need for kids and family
it’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader Welcome to the world, little book. I feel like I need cake and ice-cream and party hats and dancing. Lots and lots of dancing. Because today …Read moreit’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader
raising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show You guys. I have only just gotten into podcasts, so believe me when I say I’m a bit behind the times here. I really am. I know that so …Read moreraising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show
Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order! I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is. I have co-written a book–a lifelong dream of …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
learning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long I really feel like one way to really rock it as a parent is to be prepared. For anything and everything. That may …Read morelearning on the go: 3 ways that busy families can make learning a priority all year long
8 things all kids must hear their parents say You guys, I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: this parenting gig is hard. I mean hard. Yes, it’s the most awesome thing …Read more8 things all kids must hear their parents say
win at the family game: getting past the fights and mess Confession: I often feel overwhelmed when I look at the mess in our house. Confession: Many days, I feel like a failure as a mom. Confession: …Read morewin at the family game: getting past the fights and mess
show your kids how to study: 5 easy ways One thing I have come to realize, after years of teaching and tutoring, is that kids really don’t know how to study. We may tell them to …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
fire prevention week: best resources for home and school Sometimes I think that just because my kids are in elementary and middle school that I don’t have to go over the basics with them. But this …Read morefire prevention week: best resources for home and school
syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and …Read moresyrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW
everything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader Maddy, I have a hard time believing it’s time to send you off to the wilds of middle school, but here we are, my friend. It seems like just …Read moreeverything I wish I knew before I started middle school: a letter to my rising 6th grader
what to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist Now that my kids are 11, 10, and 8 years old (gasp!), I feel like there’s a lot I wish I would have known when …Read morewhat to consider when choosing a school for your child: parent checklist
budget challenge for students: real-life money management and big $ for classrooms and students Confession: for years and years I was the worst at balancing my checkbook. I thought something might have been wrong with …Read morebudget challenge for students: real-life money management and big $ for classrooms and students
anchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope) Confession: There are days I don’t appreciate my life the way I should. I stress over a sink full of dishes, crumb-covered …Read moreanchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope)
cool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow Oh, friends. How I’ve fought the hard Instagram battle with my tween this year, and finally I let in. Under many, many conditions: We …Read morecool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow
cool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises It’s here! It’s here! It’s heeerrreeeee! I’m so happy. I’m so excited. And more than ever, I’m …Read morecool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises
live focused: may is the month for YOU — get started with these ideas Friends, it’s taken me a bit to get to this important post this month, but here it is. All year long …Read morelive focused: may is the month for YOU — get started with these ideas