say NO to teen smoking: Right Decisions, Right Now When I was asked by the good people at Right Decisions, Right Now and We Are Teachers to share information about teens and smoking with my readers, I …Read moresay NO to teen smoking: Right Decisions, Right Now
make summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest Oh, friends. You know that I am obsessed with continuing the learning for my kids over the summer, right? Every, single spring I do a little …Read moremake summer learning ROCK with free bookmarks and Summer Brain Quest
5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie Last month, Cora and I were flown out to Los Angeles for a press junket for Gifted, the new movie starring Chris Evans (, Mckenna Grace, Octavia …Read more5 reasons to see ‘Gifted’ the movie and discussion guide for families #GiftedMovie
smart ways to keep kids healthy–in school and at home with fit4Schools When I was asked by the great folks at WeAreTeachers to take a minute to check out fit4Schools, I was thrilled. But I was …Read moresmart ways to keep kids healthy–in school and at home with fit4Schools
what I told my children the day after the election Today’s weather–rainy, grey, and cloudy mirrors the way that many of us are feeling the day after the 2016 election. What do we tell …Read morewhat I told my children the day after the election
top secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift. Last week, we ran into a …Read moretop secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood
what I want my kids to learn from the 2016 election For some reason–maybe it was where I was in my life or just how strongly I felt about our country’s need for Barack Obama to be …Read morewhat I want my kids to learn from the 2016 election
life lessons from nana My Nana passed away last week. It’s been so hard, so sad. And if you follow me on Instagram, you know that she’s been ill for some …Read morelife lessons from nana
talking to tweens about drugs: it’s time to start now Sometimes when I actually stop to think about the fact that we have a 12, 11, and 9 year old in the house, I cannot even believe it. I absolutely …Read moretalking to tweens about drugs: it’s time to start now
pat on the back notes for kids who are trying their best Let’s face it, friends. Life for kids can be pretty tough. It’s hard to be a kid these days–harder than it was for …Read morepat on the back notes for kids who are trying their best
say something week: prevent violence or suicide in YOUR child’s school Did you know? When it comes to violence, suicide and threats, most are known by at least one other individual before the incident takes place. …Read moresay something week: prevent violence or suicide in YOUR child’s school
show your kids: michelle obama’s full speech on trump Friends. Watch this. And watch it again. And show your kids. And then? Please share it.Read moreshow your kids: michelle obama’s full speech on trump
for all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline I realized that I was stretched too thin when I showed up for Maddy’s orthodontist appointment a week early. I realized that I was stretched …Read morefor all the tired moms out there: here’s your lifeline
a must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!) Oh, friends. Whether you’re working full-time, working part-time, working some of the time, being a working mom is not easy. Heck, being a …Read morea must-see for working moms (only if you’re stretched too thin!)
make free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids Friends. I’ve shared that this month is National Preparedness Month. Have you checked it out? Have you created your Emergency Prep …Read moremake free ICE [In Case of Emergency] cards for your kids
Harris Teeter ExpressLane and Gatheredtable saves our family’s sanity: teachmama fab find Friends. If you are like me and were spending an hour–or more!–each week roaming the aisles of the grocery store, then this is for …Read moreHarris Teeter ExpressLane and Gatheredtable saves our family’s sanity: teachmama fab find
save money and time this school year: 7 classroom hacks for teachers Back-to-school season isn’t just for students, my friends. As thousands of schools have been opening their doors, teachers have been working …Read moresave money and time this school year: 7 classroom hacks for teachers
teachmama fab finds: a must-read for every parent — (really, it’s a life-changer) For years and years I have had a copy of this essay printed out and taped to the inside of a cabinet door. I first read it in 2004 when I think it …Read moreteachmama fab finds: a must-read for every parent — (really, it’s a life-changer)
how to make back to school fun for kids: 10 tips from a 12-year-old who knows This week marks the official end to summer, but if your kids are unusually cranky, maybe it’s not all because of the school bell. Maybe …Read morehow to make back to school fun for kids: 10 tips from a 12-year-old who knows
back to school tips and tricks: make this year ROCK #backtoschool #schoolsuccess Re-running this post today because it’s timely and packed with tips. Enjoy! School’s in full swing here, and I cannot …Read moreback to school tips and tricks: make this year ROCK #backtoschool #schoolsuccess