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National Geographic Kids Super Readers: Making Reading Fun for Kids!

March 14, 2017

When helping kids learn to read, nothing is more important than finding content that the child can engage with and enjoy. Leveled reading has its perks, but selecting and providing books that interest the child will not only teach a child to read, but it will make them a reader.  In other words, when becoming […]

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: Homeschool, kindergarten, learn to read, national geographic kids, preschool, reading

Best Cold Weather Kids Gear for Outdoor Play

January 1, 2017

Research has proven that parents don’t need to keep their kids indoors during the Winter. Sure, there are extreme conditions in which kids are happier and better off playing indoors (check out these 25 activities for rainy days!), but, more often than not, and with the right clothing and accessories, a little fresh air is […]

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Filed Under: Motherhood, Uncategorized Tagged: cold weather, gear, outdoors, play, preschool

How to Listen to Your Child: This one thing affects behavior

December 15, 2016

You CAN improve your child's behavior with this one simple trick, and it's not as tricky as you might think.

Are you reading this to find some actionable tip to make parenting a breeze? Do you have a child who is quick to anger and seems to lose his/her temper quickly? Let’s face it, parenting is TOUGH. Raising resilient and confident children while maintaining our composure in a sleep-deprived, caffeine-medicated haze is no easy feat. Check out […]

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Filed Under: Gentle Parenting, Motherhood, Uncategorized Tagged: active listening, discipline, elementary, gentle parenting, Homeschool, moms, positive parenting, preschool

Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child

October 1, 2016

I am so excited to bring this post to you, courtesy of Anna Crowe Bates of Noodle, about choosing the right preschool for your child. Noodle is the leading website helping parents and students make better education decisions. Using our interactive search tools, families can find the right kindergarten, liberal arts college, French tutor, or any […]

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Filed Under: Parenting, Review, Uncategorized Tagged: finding a preschool, noodle, preparing for preschool. adjusting, preschool, search engine

A Letter to My Spirited Boy’s Teacher

May 29, 2016

It's not easy to watch your spirited boy go out into the world. To have a teacher that welcomes his personality and loves him for it is gold.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I’m not one of those moms who has an easy time giving my little ones wings. I prefer them to be tucked under mine at all times. I like to know what they are doing and saying, and I’m incredibly protective. For better or worse, this is the type […]

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Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged: boys, mom of boys, moms, parenting, preschool, spirited child, stay at home, teachers

Kindness Candy: Spread Cheer this Holiday Season and Teach Kindness

December 8, 2015

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Too often this time of year we hear stories about how poorly people can treat each other. It always amazes me that people have the audacity to say or do rude things to one another. I don’t want this post to be negative, and I do see good in people […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged: acts of kindness, christmas, kids, kindness, preschool, stay at home moms

Gift Guide for the Active Mind: Ages 3-6

December 3, 2015

Does your child have a mind with wheels that never seem to stop turning? I’m sure it is one of those qualities that you absolutely adore, however, you are probably constantly trying to find ways to engage them and keep them occupied in a constructive way. My 4 year old falls in this category. His mind […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Guides, Holidays, Parenting, Preschool, Review, Uncategorized Tagged: critical thinking, gift guide, gifts, Holidays, imagination, preschool, present, Toys

5 Ways to Encourage Unstructured Play in Kids

October 31, 2015

Play is SO important. We often appreciate how much enjoyment kids receive from playing with their peers or their favorite toy, however, we often overlook the power of play. While kids are playing, there is so much social, emotional and mental growth occurring. Through play, your kids are learning teamwork, how to share and conflict resolution […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Parenting, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged: kids, play, preschool, sponsored, unstructured play

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