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Why Gifts From Santa Should Be Small
“What did Santa bring you?” was the question I heard right after Christmas break ended in my first-grade classroom. I sat in my chair,...
Parenting in an AI World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and it is quickly creeping into parenthood. Many people have mixed opinions about AI, but there are some safe...
Experience Gifts: Non-Traditional Ideas for Holiday Shopping
With the holidays approaching, what if I told you that you could have a gift that would last years? Yep, let me say it...
8 STEM Toys to “Add to Cart” Right Now
These are not your average STEM toys. We aren’t talking about Legos or Picasso tiles in this post. We are looking at the latest...
Candy: How to Manage Halloween Leftovers
Halloween has come and gone, but now you’re stuck with pumpkin buckets filled to the rim with candy. If your household is anything like...
Hidden Costs of Your Child’s Teacher
Whether it is Back-to-School time, the influx and variety of illnesses in February, or the never-ending month of May, your child’s teacher is spending...
If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say…Scroll On.
One of the most-used sayings by any parent is probably "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." As...
Say Goodbye to Your Average Girl’s Night
If you're anything like me, after the new year rolls around, I always have a more reflective and determined attitude to plan more outings...
Beat the Slump: 10 Kid-Approved Lunchbox Ideas
Now that we are deep into the school year, if you're anything like me, you're running out of ideas to put in your child's...
It’s Only Temporary
As I sit here at 12:55 AM with my unwashed hair flipped on top of my head, pajamas smelling like spit up (now of...
Building a Leader: 5 Books to Inspire Your Child’s Leadership Skills
From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a...
Three Ways iPhone Notes Will Save Your Sanity
I guess there could be worse things to be addicted to in life, and screen time is definitely one of them, but what about...
School Choice: The Lack of Supportiveness
Recently, I was in a setting with a new group of moms and was one of the only ones who sent my child to...
#SELDay: The Power of a Read Aloud
As the world often follows a more negative approach to life situations as they arise, it has opened my eyes to how I teach...