Jul 24
✏️ Hacks to Save Money on School Supplies
"All that matters is that you treat me right, give me all the things I need that money can&
1 min read
The Parents’ Guide to Elementary School
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We Cover Topics You’re Actually Worried About
Jul 18
📚 Chapter Books You'll Actually Want to Read with Your Kids
"The story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now." The Story of Us by Taylor Swift
3 min read
Jul 11
3 games to prevent summer learning loss
"Why don't you slide?" Slide by The Goo Goo Dolls
It’s just about that time
2 min read
Jun 27
Love them, leave them alone: encouraging independence in children
"Miss Independent, Miss Self Sufficient" Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson
Yesterday I learned that parents spend double the
3 min read
Jun 25
5 Things Your Child's Teacher Needs To Know About Your Divorce
Going through a divorce? Learn the 5 key things your child’s teacher needs to know to support your child at school. Practical advice for parents navigating divorce and school communication from Primary Focus.
2 min read
Jun 20
Is it bad that my child writes numbers backwards?
"And if it looks like this, then you're doing it right" Mambo #5 by Lou Bega
2 min read
Jun 14
The Best Way to Get Your Kids Writing (Without the Tears!)
Writing is one of the hardest subjects to teach. It is so complicated and for many children leads to tears
4 min read
Jun 13
🙋♀️ The secret to getting what your kids need
"I've been trying hard to reach you, 'cause I don't know what to do&
2 min read
Jun 06
Improve your Child's Vocabulary
"I wish you well with your weapon of jargon, you've got a double-sided lexicon. I've
2 min read
May 30
A book club for kids?
"Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin' through the jasmine in my mind" Summer Breeze by Seals
2 min read
May 23
Kids vs Standardized Tests
"Help me if you can, I'm feeling down" Help! by The Beatles
We are inching closer
2 min read
May 16
Ask THIS before summer break
"Summertime and the livin' is easy" Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald ...and famously covered by Sublime
💕 Happy belated
2 min read