5 Reasons Why It Is Imperative to Read to Your Child Every Day

Posted in Parenting on June 11, 2017

Mother reading a children's book to her daughter

At the end of a long day, it could prove difficult to convince your child to get into bed, let alone dedicate the extra time it takes to read with them on a regular basis. Trust me, we’ve been there – the precious alone time parents get to themselves once their child is in bed Read More »

How to Talk with Your Kids About Terrorist Attacks

Posted in Parenting on June 4, 2017

A candle memorial at night

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 »

Educational Movies Both Parents and Kids Can Enjoy

Posted in Parenting on May 30, 2017

Woody the cowboy from Toy Story

Do you remember the first time you went to the cinema? The outside world fading to black, the lights rising on a story, the spectacular kaleidoscopic colors breathing life into an entirely new world? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Either way, you’ll almost certainly recall the feeling of watching a film as only a Read More »

Teaching Kids Security at Home

Posted in Parenting on May 29, 2017

Teaching a child when they should answer a door

As a homeowner, you’ve likely taken steps to ensure the safety of your home and your family. Whether it’s the installment of a security system, putting passwords on electronic devices, or owning a safe to keep valuable goods, there’s probably something you do to protect yourself and your family. But, have you ever taken the Read More »

Creative Ways to Keep Kids Engaged with Math During the Summer

Posted in Parenting, Teaching on May 17, 2017

Summertime is just around the corner! Just because your curriculum is finished (homeschoolers) or your kids are out of school (public school/private school) doesn't mean your student's mathematical thinking skills should come to a screeching halt. The infamous summer backslide (that time of year when kids forget what they've learned while away from school) can Read More »