I heard this idea from a friend a couple of years ago and latched onto it immediately: Leave a gift-wrapped book at the end of your child’s bed to find on Christmas morning. It gives them something to open immediately
Five Parenting Lessons Learned from My Students’ Families
I was a teacher for a decade before I became a parent. Over those years I saw many different examples of parenting, as I watched how my students and their families functioned together. There were a few examples that I
Five Ways Parents Can Help Their Child with Reading
Today is Day One of my kindergartener’s ten day break from school for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving week used to mean school on Monday and Tuesday with an early release on Wednesday. Then a couple of years ago, the district took those days off of
Tips for Parents
Informational article with guidelines for parents of teenagers
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