Blog Archives
what to do with children’s artwork
This time of the year, I always seem to be drowning in my kids’ artwork. The nifty system of organization I started in September has long expired, and piles of ...
free summertime learning eBook: ways to make summer learning FUN!
Finally. . . it’s here! A free summertime learning eBook created by the amazingly talented members of we teach, packed with ways that any parent can make summer learning F-U-N! ...
using the calculator: breakfast time learning
Breakfast has long been a time for sneaking in some learning over here, but it’s not always easy. It’s certainly not every single day. Some days everyone’s up and ready ...
disney social media moms celebration: 5 life lessons learned
I am over the moon to share all that I learned at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, but it just cannot be done in a single post. So today, ...
quick trick: how to teach kids to write number 5
Many, many children I know have a difficult time learning to write number five. Actually many children I know have a difficult time writing many of the numbers because they ...
how to develop language through play
I’m excited to share a few posts I’ve written that focus on developing children’s language through play. Each short article offers parents two teeny little tips that they can easily ...
quick trick: how to eliminate bickering
Do your kids bicker? About where they sit in the car. . . or who gets the last bowl of the ‘good’ cereal? About who gets the first shower, the ...
5 easy ways to raise earth-friendly kids
Really, nothing about raising kids is easy. I so know this to be true. I think I’m pretty honest about my own on-the-job struggles, and most people I talk ...
bullying: end it at home, school, everywhere
Thanks to The Bully Project for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website to join the movement and learn more. Bullying is not okay. It’s not okay at home, ...
secrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party
Cora has spent literally the last six months talking about her March birthday party. She talked about the party every day. Every. Single. Day. For the last six months. (Maybe ...
quick trick: fun sticks– 150 things for kids to do
I’ve been in dire need of a little Quick Trick to hand Owen when he says, I’m bored. What can I do? My usual responses: Oh, I’m so happy you’re ...
