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Read Past Newsletters Every Tuesday, Natalie answers questions from subscribers, breaks down important education news, and shares tips to help your children thrive in school. Subscribe here: https://newsletter.primaryfocus.tv/
Apr 07
Target Circle Week Picks: Spring Fashion, Sandals, Patterned Rugs, and Skincare

Target Circle Week Picks: Spring Fashion, Sandals, Patterned Rugs, and Skincare

Target Circle Week starts Sunday April 7-13. They are not paying with these mark downs! Here are my top picks for the sale starting with women's spring fashion, women's sandals, cute rugs, and skincare.
3 min read
Apr 02
🚫 This won't fly in school:

🚫 This won't fly in school:

Teachers will never let your child say this...
2 min read
Mar 26
What's going on with North Carolina School Vouchers?

What's going on with North Carolina School Vouchers?

North Carolina, like many states, has been pushing school vouchers to supplement the cost of private schools. But over the last month the inequity of this program was revealed
2 min read
Mar 12
How do I teach my child to embrace other cultures?

How do I teach my child to embrace other cultures?

This is exactly why multicultural education is so important. It helps us understand that people are just people- and we should see our differences as interesting and worth celebrating. The good news is, it's easy to incorporate multiculturalism into your routine.
2 min read
Mar 05
🍀 3 spring holidays that aren't St Patrick's Day

🍀 3 spring holidays that aren't St Patrick's Day

Every spring there are a multitude of festivals and holidays celebrated around the world. Many of them will be observed in your own town. I picked out 3 that are really fun and more likely to have celebrations you could attend.
2 min read
Feb 27
😰 Will my child be BULLIED for this?

😰 Will my child be BULLIED for this?

Recently, I've had a few consultation calls with parents of rising kindergartners. I've been asked this question by them and followers so many times I had to address it. Let's talk about summer babies...
2 min read
Feb 20
Hack: Kids Mental Health Meets Reading

Hack: Kids Mental Health Meets Reading

When reading fiction with your child there's one reading comprehension question you should always be asking. How is the character feeling right now?
2 min read
Feb 13
that feeling in your gut

that feeling in your gut

Have you ever had that feeling in your gut...like something is wrong? Maybe it's happened with your child. You have concerns with their learning, or a teacher's advice doesn't seem to fit what you needed. That's why I started Primary Focus.
2 min read
Feb 06
Homework ruins my day!

Homework ruins my day!

Is homework time stressful? Take these tips from a teacher encourage your child to work independently, ask for help without whining, and be time efficient.
2 min read
Feb 05
3 Signs your Child Needs a Tutor

3 Signs your Child Needs a Tutor

It's incredible the amount of support a tutor can give...but how do you know it's time to hire one?
1 min read
Jan 30
February packs a punch!

February packs a punch!

This Thursday begins the shortest longest month of the year for preschool and lower elementary school teachers. If this is your first year with your child in school, buckle up! There's so much going on in February!
2 min read
Jan 26
5 Ways the School May be Able to Help in Your Divorce

5 Ways the School May be Able to Help in Your Divorce

A lot of families experience divorce or separation. Most schools and teachers are well practiced in supporting students through this transition. Take advantage of all the ways the school can help you!
1 min read