Big Fat Notebooks: study help for middle schoolers #BigFatNotebooks I’m always on the hunt for best-fit books for my kids, so when I was sent these Big Fat Notebooks from Workman Publishing, I knew they’d …Read moreBig Fat Notebooks: study help for middle schoolers #BigFatNotebooks
how to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home) I have always been on the hunt for ways to make learning fun and natural for my kids. Ways to make learning happen on the fly and in meaningful …Read morehow to make homemade butter (crazy-cool simple science at home)
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old Friends, it’s no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? …Read moreHighlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
fun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs I’m grateful that I have three readers in this house, but that’s not to say that we don’t go through quiet reading periods. Times …Read morefun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs
percy jackson fans: The Trials of Apollo is here! There are very few book series that make my kids literally fight over who gets to read a book first. But, friends, Percy Jackson will do it. Actually, …Read morepercy jackson fans: The Trials of Apollo is here!
renewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources I absolutely am over-the-moon thrilled and dance-around-the-kitchen excited about this virtual field trip. I can hardly stand the wait. Maddy, my …Read morerenewable energy: powering the planet | FREE virtual field trip and resources
healthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen I am always thrilled when asked to try new products or services that may make my family’s life better, easier, or healthier. So when I learned …Read morehealthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen
the easiest way to save for your kids’ college education Thank you Upromise for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Upromise, all content and opinions expressed here are my …Read morethe easiest way to save for your kids’ college education
stress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable When I was asked to check out Gatheredtable and then share it with my readers (if I liked it!), I was hesitant. It sounded too good to be …Read morestress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable
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 I …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
families who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference Recently I shared a few ways that family members can show each other they care, and the post has been a huge, huge, huge hit. Thousands and …Read morefamilies who care: small acts of kindness make a really big difference
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 mean something …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 study …Read moreshow your kids how to study: 5 easy ways
where to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk Now more than ever, I feel like I need a lifeline when it comes to helping my kids with their homework. Honestly, the concepts are …Read morewhere to go for free homework help: Homework Help Desk
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 it came to …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 me that …Read morebudget challenge for students: real-life money management and big $ for classrooms and students
7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!) Friends. It’s summer, and if your kids are anything like mine, they want to be outside and they want to be at the pool. Or, okay. They want to …Read more7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!)
talk with kids about emotions: ‘inside out’ mini-book and card game With an 11, 9, and 8 year old, you’d think that we would be over talking about and identifying emotions over here, but we’re not. In fact, …Read moretalk with kids about emotions: ‘inside out’ mini-book and card game