Natalie

Natalie

Educator, YouTuber, & content creator empowering you to confidently navigate your child’s education.
Nov 21
3 pieces of holiday advice no one will tell you

3 pieces of holiday advice no one will tell you

Thanksgiving is an exciting time for Americans, but also the beginning of a chaotic holiday season. Plenty of people will give you advice on how to transform recipes and your home into magical scenes. But that's not my goal today. I want to remind you that your life is great as it is πŸ₯°...
2 min read
Nov 18
How to Talk to Children About Thanksgiving

How to Talk to Children About Thanksgiving

The story of Thanksgiving is outdated and inappropriate. Here's a modern way to teach children about Thanksgiving for all ages.
10 min read
Nov 14
What's a Tween? Milestones for children aged 9, 10, 11, and 12

What's a Tween? Milestones for children aged 9, 10, 11, and 12

A tween is a child aged 8-12 years old. Short for "between" because they aren't little kids, but they aren't teenagers yet either. When we start asking questions about children this age, the conversation usually turns to puberty, but they are so much more than their hormones and changing bodies.
3 min read
Nov 11
My child HATES reading | top 3 tips to get your reluctant reader to love books

My child HATES reading | top 3 tips to get your reluctant reader to love books

Is your child a reluctant reader? They whine when it’s time to read or they only read one book. This video gives you simple tips to get your child to love reading, Whether they are 6 or 16, these tips will help your child become a confident, voracious reader!
8 min read
Nov 07
Milestones for children aged 6, 7, and 8 years old

Milestones for children aged 6, 7, and 8 years old

From ages 0-5 we hear a lot about milestones, but somewhere around school age, people stop talking about them. The responsibility and concern gets handed over to teachers and specialists. This information is not shared as widely with parents.
2 min read
Oct 17
How long is a child's attention span by age

How long is a child's attention span by age

Find out how long your child can sustain attention based on their age.
2 min read
Oct 16
Free Download: Parent Teacher Conference Checklist

Free Download: Parent Teacher Conference Checklist

You asked for it! Based on my most popular video, this checklist will help you get the most out of your parent teacher conference. A must have if you're meeting with your child's teacher!
21 min read
Oct 14
3 tips to throw the perfect class party | school holiday party inspiration

3 tips to throw the perfect class party | school holiday party inspiration

After 10 years in the classroom, Natalie knows a thing or two about class parties. Listen to these hilarious horror stories as she shares tips for the perfect class party. Perfect if you’re planning a class party or just want to laugh at her mistakes.
10 min read
Oct 10
πŸ““ Does my child need a tutor?

πŸ““ Does my child need a tutor?

3 signs it's time to hire a tutor
2 min read
Oct 10
My Picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

My Picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Stock up on essentials and kick off your holiday shopping with these great deals!
3 min read
Oct 07
Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus Parent Teacher Conference, Teacher Birthday Gift, Volunteering

Ask a Teacher: Q&A with Primary Focus Parent Teacher Conference, Teacher Birthday Gift, Volunteering

Learn how to make parent-teacher conferences productive, choose thoughtful teacher birthday gifts, and find the best volunteering opportunities in Charlotte CMS, magnet, and private schools. Expert advice from Primary Focus to help parents support their child’s education journey.
2 min read
Oct 03
πŸ“– they banned that??

πŸ“– they banned that??

It's banned book week!
2 min read