Here are some teacher-approved, Common Core-aligned activities that older kids can do at home, along with online resources to support families in making it happen.
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The thought of being home with our kids, anxious about the virus, unable to socialize, and trying to teach them while also working remotely, is incredibly daunting.
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As our children get older, we have less control over the decisions they make in their friendships, which can be challenging when your child is spending time with someone who you feel may be a bad influence.
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Whether it’s because they’re overtired, overstimulated or have a serious case of FOMO, it’s pretty common for kids to go a little crazy before bedtime. Are you even a parent if you haven’t yelled, “Settle down!”
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My kids share a room which is not a problem except when it comes to bedtime. I talked to a professional sleep consultant to see what she suggests.
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Homework isn’t just hard for kids. It can cause a lot of stress for parents and really mess with your quality family time in the evenings.
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I took Mazzy on a one-on-one mother daughter trip to Tremblant Resort in Quebec. It was an outdoorsy adventure trip, so, no, we did not go shopping or get our nails done.
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At drop-off, the first thing Harlow wanted to do when we entered the building was stop by her old classroom to say hello to her kindergarten teacher.
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I thought my worst sleep problems would live and die with the newborn years, but I was mistaken. I now have a five and eight-year-old and I am knee deep in sleep problems.
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The other day I found myself thinking about my own insecurities and realized that I wasted so much of my young life wondering if I was attractive or not.
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This year, Mazzy started getting real homework and the responsibility to complete assignments on her own. Let’s just say, it was not an easy transition for her.
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05/02/18
A Magazine for the Bravest of Girls
Recently, Mazzy and Harlow were sent the first two issues of a new quarterly magazine called Bravery Mag, which uses one brave woman in history to inspire 64 pages of stories, crafts, recipes and activities.
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This list for emerging readers starts with books to read together and then gets progressively more challenging, ending with excellent chapter book choices for independent readers.
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If your kid has ever asked a tough question (or twenty tough questions) that left you struggling to find the correct response, I think you will greatly appreciate this video.
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“You don’t need to get a PhD in Snapchat, but you should have some idea how kids use it and the role it plays (or will play) in their lives.”
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