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How to Help with 5th-grade Science Fair Projects: STEAM Fair Tips for Parents

In today's rapidly evolving world, the significance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education cannot be overstated. STEAM…

Empowering A Struggling Reader: Tips and Strategies for Elementary School Success

Reading is an essential skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and success in all areas of life. However, for…

100 Days of School: Here are Creative Costume and Fun Activity Ideas

Happy 100th day of school! My kids celebrated the 100 days of school this week so it got me thinking…

Youtube Kids Kindness is Contagious Playlist

When was the last time you did something nice for someone? Do you remember that warm and fuzzy feeling it…

Split Grade Classroom: What Parents Need To Know to Be Prepared

You found out your student is in a split grade class or a combination classroom. This might be surprising, exciting…

How to Talk to Kids About Sex and Build Positive Communication

If you're like me, you may find it daunting to think about how to talk to kids about sex. It's…

How to Motivate Your Kids When Their Goals are Big

“I want to be an NBA player when I grow up.” My son has been saying this statement for a…

Touching Black People’s Hair: The Reasons Why You Need To Stop

Please don’t touch my kids’ hair. Please tell your children that touching Black people's hair is not ok. So, you…

I Wrote a Children’s Book! A Thankful Book for Kids

I'm so excited to finally get to announce that I wrote a children's book! It's available for pre-order now on…

Sustainability for Kids: How to Teach This Important Topic

I bet your kids are talking about recycling in school today. I bet they made some earth-shaped crafts, or something…

This App is the Best Thing I’ve Found for Youth Sports Team Management

One of the things that have been a challenge during the pandemic is my kids' lack of access to youth…

How to Be A Successful Advocate for Your Child Outside of School

Have you experienced a time where you needed to advocate for your child? I think a lot of us have…

Here are 5 Smart Activities to Teach Organizational Skills to Your Kids

Organizational skills have always come easily to me, or so I thought. I never really thought about it, honestly. I've…

A Letter to My Children During COVID

A Letter to My Children During COVID Dear Children, The last year has been unexpected and difficult, yet it has…

How to Talk About Voting With Kids

My mail-in ballot arrived the other day. As I opened it, I thought what a great opportunity it was to…