kingsmill resort for a girls’ weekend getaway (and 100 reasons you need a getaway too!) Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to drop everything and head to Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia for a girls’ weekend getaway …Read morekingsmill resort for a girls’ weekend getaway (and 100 reasons you need a getaway too!)
the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!) Friends. I know for a while, we’ve all been thinking about gifts and gatherings and getting our families ready for the holidays, and now …Read morethe must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!)
Highlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay Have you heard of the Highlights State of the Kid Report? You can find the 2017 State of the Kid Report on the Highlights for Children …Read moreHighlights State of the Kid Report 2017 #WorldKindnessDay
strategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family Originally published on Dec 15, 2012 in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School but republished today because it’s a message …Read morestrategies for handling sad, tragic news–as a family
walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy I’m a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier. So when I was asked to try Walmart’s new Grocery Pick-up service, you better …Read morewalmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy
how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know School’s in full swing here, and if your house is anything like mine, getting kids to talk about their day is sometimes difficult. I want to …Read morehow to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know
25 days of kindness, 25 ways to be kind to others With school back in session, emotions are high over here. While many students are super excited to meet the new teacher, to see old classmates, and …Read more25 days of kindness, 25 ways to be kind to others
quick and easy math game: strike it out! Originally published December 7, 2011, but republishing because it rocks. I’m always on the hunt for ways to make math more fun over here, …Read morequick and easy math game: strike it out!
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
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
stay sane during the holidays: Blue Apron makes feeding family easy and fun Our family loves food. We love food. We love to make food, talk about food, celebrate with food, and eat food. My kids are food …Read morestay sane during the holidays: Blue Apron makes feeding family easy and fun
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
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
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
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!)
national fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids No matter the age of your children, my friends, we’ve got to talk to them about tough topics. Age-appropriate, of course, but you get what I …Read morenational fire prevention week: sparky’s firehouse game for kids
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