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 …Read morelent ideas for kids and families
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 …Read moremcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign
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 …Read morestand up for yourself: at work, home, and school
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’ …Read moretoday I am thankful
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”
how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day I love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Imagine how great the world …Read morehow every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
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
you buy one, we GIVE1 — the mother company From now until the end of the year, the amazing people at The Mother Company are running a rockstar promotion that I think everyone will …Read moreyou buy one, we GIVE1 — the mother company
our cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition Every year, one of our advent calendar activities reads: Cookie Baking Day! And what that means is that no matter the day–it’s …Read moreour cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition
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 …Read more3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now
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
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 …Read morewhy i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
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 in the DC …Read more5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
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 …Read morewhen talking to teachers: 5 tips for parents
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 …Read moreput an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
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)
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 …Read moreteaching kindness: labor day is neighbor day!
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 …Read moreVolunteerSpot: parents AND teachers can win BIG for back-to-school (sponsored)
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, …Read more3 for real things you should do with your kids this summer