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
25 ways to play with puzzles Get those puzzles out, my friends! It doesn’t matter if your kids are 2 or 12–puzzles are a super way of flexing those brain muscles, …Read more25 ways to play with puzzles
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
make holiday shopping count with FlipGive *sponsored* I’m always thrilled to find companies that provide products and services that make our lives better, easier, and more …Read moremake holiday shopping count with FlipGive *sponsored*
elf, the broadway musical: discount tickets and giveaway- baltimore lyric opera house elf, the broadway musical, is coming to the Baltimore Lyric Opera House next week. And I’ve got two tickets to give …Read moreelf, the broadway musical: discount tickets and giveaway- baltimore lyric opera house
neighborhood toy store day: kick off holiday shopping locally! *sponsored* Did you know? The 4th annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 to help kick off the holiday …Read moreneighborhood toy store day: kick off holiday shopping locally! *sponsored*
invitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones The following guest post is written by the amazing Angela Thayer of Teaching Mama (not to be confused with this here ole teach mama …Read moreinvitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones
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*
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
#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley We’ve got great things going on over at we teach, our network of over 6000 parents and teachers who learn from one another, share ideas, and …Read more#weteach local workshops: parents & teachers in orlando, dc, seattle, & silicon valley
the rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it We are loving–and I mean loving–the Rainbow Loom. We’re bracelet-making, ring-wearing, tiny-rubber-band …Read morethe rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it
how to make rainbow loom bracelets without the loom Join over 5,000+ subscribers who receive fun, free ideas for making learning FUN and meaningful each …Read morehow to make rainbow loom bracelets without the loom
new fire safety law in maryland (and smoke alarm giveaway) Did you know that this summer Maryland fire safety laws have changed and that most likely you are affected? Me …Read morenew fire safety law in maryland (and smoke alarm giveaway)
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)