Don’t Fall into the “Let’s Get Through It” Mentality
Home educators should stretch toward the ultimate goal of grooming life-long learners who uphold the merits of full understanding over short-term memorization.
Home educators should stretch toward the ultimate goal of grooming life-long learners who uphold the merits of full understanding over short-term memorization.
But that’s how I feel about my kids. I really don’t care if they like my music. They spent years listening to me play Aretha, Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, etc. and if they one day said, “Hey, Mom? Can you put on that one AC/DC song?”, that’d be great. But I certainly don’t expect it. Just like they don’t expect me to say, “Hey, kids? Can you put on that one Tyler, The Creator song?”
Have a little one who gets a little scared during Halloween? Or has other fears and anxieties. Amalah has written a beautifully illustrated and customizable book that explains that fear is a normal emotion and helps children understand it’s OK if they don’t feel brave all the time.
Use Sculpey clay to craft hearts and letters to use for a Mother’s Day garland, small gifts, or gift tags. So simple to do.
Do you miss hearty pancakes now that you’ve gone gluten-free? Make your own mix to always have on hand; this one is our family’s favorite weekend brunch!
Our favorite books for holiday gifting. Books for kids, adults, and cooks!
It’s no secret that my favorite baby gift is a bundle of my favorite children’s books. Here are some (or seventy) of my favorite books for babies and young children.
Design Mom’s new family video series Olive Us, featuring her six children, is an absolute delight. Not only is it instructional, but you see the kids being kind to each other. Our children need to see more of that in this world.
This Advent Calendar craft features treats hidden within a star wreath which can be reused for a few years. Follow our picture tutorial to make your own!
Terrariums are perfect projects for those without green thumbs and as an introductory gardening project and summer activity for kids. Here are some smart tips and a tutorial on how to make a terrarium.
People ask “Does it get easier?” That’s a tough question to answer. Physically? Without a doubt. Mentally? Emotionally? I think it becomes much more difficult.
An interview with my son who was involved in a program in which general education students are brought into a special education setting to work as role models, and advocates for the students with disabilities.
Inspired by Ann Curry, why we’re publicly pledging to do #26Acts of Kindness in honor of the 26 lives lost in Newtown, CT.
For my toddler’s first foray into the world of games, I played four different toddler card games to see which she responded to the best.
Sunscreen. The simple thing we use to protect our kids and ourselves from sun damage has suddenly become very complicated.
If you want to keep your vacation buzz going long after you’ve gotten home, try these 5 simple tips that might just help you keep your stress at bay.
We’ve created a series of Mother’s Day cards that celebrate powerful, strong, fabulous women but they’re also so much fun.
Here is a super quick and festive treat for Halloween! Download our free printable jack-o-lantern cupcake picks for some yummy fun!
We love Valentine’s Day over here. For years we have been creating and gathering ideas for easy Valentine’s Day cards for kids, homemade Valentine’s Day gifts, and fun Valentine’s Day projects.
But I also love what I see out there on the web and want to share some of my favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids (which I have been obsessively collecting on my Pinterest board).
We’re cutting paper snowflakes into Angry Birds, a favorite of elementary school-aged kids, and then sending them to decorate the new school of the Sandy Hook elementary school kids. Want to help?