Kindergarten and Schools in Charlotte, NC

Public School? Private School? What's a Magnet School? Should my child be reading in kindergarten? How high should they count? All these questions answered in the Get Ready for Kindergarten Workshop

4th Grade Parenting Playbook: Tweens, School & Growing Up

Favorite Advice for Fourth Grade Parents. Is Your Child Ready for 4th Grade? Here’s What You Need to Know! Your child is officially a tween—caught between childhood and the teenage years. Fourth grade brings big changes academically, socially, and emotionally. Here are my favorite pieces of advice to

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What's a Tween? How Old are Tweens?

Tweenagers, or tweens, are in between their early childhood and tween years. One day they can be carefree kids, and the next they can be worried about the problems of the world. Here's what to expect from this really special age group.

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🔥Hired To Be Fired: Linda McMahon as the new Secretary of Education

Linda McMahon has officially been confirmed as the new Secretary of Education, and she’s made one thing clear: her goal is to shut down the Department of Education. What does this mean?

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New Course! Preparing your Child for Kindergarten

Give your child a confident start to kindergarten! This self-paced, 5-day course helps parents build essential skills, ease separation anxiety, and make the transition to school smoother. Learn simple, effective strategies to support your child in literacy, math, and social-emotional growth.

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Top 5 Tips for Third Grade Parents

What parents can expect for 3rd Grade Reading, Math, Social Skills

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🦅 We Need To Talk About The Department of education

What's the department of education do...and why are they trying to take it away?

7 Tips for a Magical Story Time with Your Preschooler

Make story time magical for your 3, 4, or 5 year old! These 7 simple tips help foster a love of reading, build early literacy, and keep kids engaged. From silly voices to following their attention span, discover fun, easy ways to create special reading moments your child will cherish!

America’s Most Hated Teacher: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Going Viral | Teacher Vlog

It's just a sarcastic video...people will get the joke...RIGHT? Vlog on how a single video about 3 Gifts Teacher's Don't Want changed everything for Natalie.

BANNED BOOK GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS

Books are powerful gifts, and sharing banned books is an impactful way to encourage kids and teens to explore diverse stories and perspectives. Inspired by my video series on banned books, here’s a curated gift guide that highlights my favorite banned books across different age groups. Let’s celebrate

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Great Books for 5 year olds: Gift Guide

Need a gift for a four year old? These books are must-haves in every four year old's child's library! Four year olds can comprehend a lot more now! Select books with more characters and interesting plot lines. The love series with repeated characters and scenes.

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Top 5 teacher holiday gifts 2024 Budget gifts under $25

Looking for Budget Friendly Teacher Gifts? Natalie lists the top 5 best gifts under $25! Cute DIY Ornament, Last Minute Gifts, and Unique Personalized Gifts there is something your child’s teacher will love.

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Great Books for 4 year olds: Gift Guide

Need a gift for a four year old? These books are must-haves in every four year old's child's library! Four year olds can comprehend a lot more now! Select books with more characters and interesting plot lines. The love series with repeated characters and scenes.

The 6 Most Banned Kids’ Books – Can You Guess Why? | Top Banned Children's Books 2024

Think you can guess the most banned books? 🤔 These 6 children’s books have been pulled from school and library shelves more than almost any others in the last 5 years. What’s so controversial about It’s Perfectly Normal, I Am Jazz, or Prince & Knight? 🤷‍♀️ Watch to uncover

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Why Every Grandparent Should Read to Their Grandchildren

Reading to grandchildren builds lasting bonds while boosting their learning. Discover how this simple activity creates connections and supports early literacy.

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Simplify Spelling Practice with Free Elkonin Sound Boxes!

📦 Simplify spelling practice with Elkonin Sound Boxes! A free tool that grows with your child’s skills. Download now and start today!

Great Books for 3 year olds: Gift Guide

Need a gift for a three year old? These books are must-haves in every three year old's library!

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Interview: Mo Green for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

The battle for North Carolina's state superintendent has never been this intense. Democratic candidate Mo Green is interviewed by former NC teacher, Natalie Parmenter.

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Is Pre K Necessary?

Many parents wonder: Is preschool or pre-k necessary for my child? The simple answer is no—your child isn’t required to attend. However, it’s important to ensure they still have meaningful learning experiences to help them grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

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Surgeon General: PARENTAL STRESS is a Public Health CRISIS | Are Teachers Part of the Problem?

The Surgeon General released an advisory on High Parental Stress. Parenting has become harder in the modern age to the point it it impacting parents' mental and physical health.

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First Day of Kindergarten - What to Expect| Back to School & Parenting

What can you expect on your child's first day of kindergarten? In an encouraging video, Natalie shares how to prepare your child to prevent separation anxiety, what your child can expect from their teacher, and how parents can prepare for a great first day of school

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How Grandparents Can Help Grandkids be Kindergarten-Ready

Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for a young child. There are a lot of firsts which can be overwhelming for a four-, five-, or six-year-old. As their grandparent, you can take small intentional steps to help prepare your grandchild for school.

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Math Hacks

Teach your student with this frustration-free tips...

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Parenting in a Toxic Election Cycle

Natalie dives into how to inform your child through this presidential election while protecting them from rhetoric they may not be old enough to understand. She explains how to move past the “boys vs girls” conversation and help your child understand the importance of this office.

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Kids, the Olympics, and Learning

How can you turn the Olympics into a fun learning opportunity?