teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids …Read moreteach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
teach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors My kids are learning how to do laundry. And they love it. Love it. No joke. And I want to dance! At 10, 8, …Read moreteach your kids how to do laundry: become wash warriors
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 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
holiday cards that rock: minted I have found the holy grail of holiday photo cards: minted. Really. I love nearly every single thing about this company, because what once took me …Read moreholiday cards that rock: minted
3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored) We are wholeheartedly thankful for many of the opportunities that writing this little bloggy-blog affords because it is truly …Read more3 reasons we are thankful for our Intel All-In-One PC (sponsored)
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
best gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks I’m always surprised when the holiday catalogs roll around at how many new toys hit the shelves each year. It’s a …Read morebest gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks
3 reasons you should create a family media agreement Our family just signed our first Family Media Agreements. Yep. We’re a digital family in a digital age, and it’s about time we got all the important …Read more3 reasons you should create a family media agreement
screen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time My digital kids have been using Game Time Cards for the last few years, and it’s been a huge, huge, HUGE help in keeping their screen time in …Read morescreen time cards for digital kids: easy tool for monitoring screen time
giving thanks every day: easy, at-home graffiti board Our house is already knee-deep in holiday catalogs, mailers, and promos, and it’s totally insane. So in order to ‘reign in’ the …Read moregiving thanks every day: easy, at-home graffiti board
quick and easy halloween ghost cookies October has been an incredibly busy month for us, with me finishing up two classes on top of all of my other normal work. However, our crazy …Read morequick and easy halloween ghost cookies
new ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy Halloween is traditionally a time for sweets, sweets, and more sweets, but who says kids must eat candy from dawn till dusk just because that’s …Read morenew ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy
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
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
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)