How to Talk with Your Kids About Terrorist Attacks

Posted in Parenting on June 4, 2017

In light of the recent terror attacks, I have been thinking about how to approach this with my children. I know I'm not alone. I've seen message boards, Facebook comments, and group chats talking about it. Personally, I'm a bit angry. I'm also finding it difficult to talk about this issue with my children. As a Read More »

How to Get Your Child Excited About Math

Posted in Teaching on June 4, 2017

It is difficult to get children excited about a topic like math. I think this is because the topic is very literal and children are creative thinkers. Because math is a topic that people tend to avoid once they have a negative experience, it is all the more important to make sure your child is Read More »

The Benefits of Multi-Age Teaching

Posted in Homeschooling, Just Starting Out on June 3, 2017

“I wanna see, too,” said little brother as he gently nudged his big brother away from the microscope. “Yes, take turns. You can both see,” I reminded them. They each gazed into the microscope with wonder, amazed that a whole tiny world existed that was previously invisible to them. Their big sister had already had Read More »

The Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (by Interest)

Posted in Reviews on June 3, 2017

The doorbell rings and the mailman drops off a stack of brown cardboard boxes. You tear into the stack like a kid on Christmas morning, and bite into fancy snacks from Graze, or slip on sweet gear from Fabletics. No matter what comes to your front door, it’s always fun to peel back the tape Read More »

Teaching Cursive Writing at Home

Posted in Teaching on June 2, 2017

In a society that continues accelerated integration with technology, a heated debate has surfaced about whether or not K-12 teachers and schools should be required to teach cursive writing. Many believe cursive writing, also called script or longhand, is an art that should be preserved, while others think time in classrooms should be spent focusing Read More »