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February 19, 2014
It’s hard to like a child who cries constantly
Life can be very tough when you have a child who is constantly crying and whining. The expectation that a mother should be able to comfort their child seems to…
School lunches and the culture of shaming parents
Just whose business is it if you want to pack something less than optimally nutritious in your child’s lunch? Amy Hatch found out just how far schools have gone when…
February 18, 2014
Using Music as a Teaching Tool for Kids
According to clinical psychologist and author Don MacMannis, music can be a powerful teaching and learning tool for children. Dr. MacMannis has produced over 40 sings that help kids develop…
Building Parent Support for Project-Based Learning
The Buck Institute for Education (BIE) shares these tips and materials to help educators explain and garner community and parent support for project-based learning in the classroom. Start by explaining…
February 17, 2014
Do you talk to your kids about race?
Some parents might be asking themselves if they should talk to their kids about a different race going forward. This new blog post has been created to help parents who…
Teaching Kids to Be Mindful
We have to teach kids ways in how to manage their stressful daily occurrences. Mindfulness is important as it shows kids to better recognize their feelings and be more aware…