learning

My girl started preschool last August and has absolutely loved it. She’s a little sponge—full of questions and eager to learn and talk through the new things she’s learning. Sometimes (okay, often) my mom-brain stalls out and I’m staring at her blankly as I try to think of something quick... Read More

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A mother sits on the floor playing with her young daughter in the aisle of the children’s section at Barnes and Noble. The gentle sounds of their games, mostly giggling over counting the little girl’s toes, or pretending to make animal noises while looking at a picture book, are nurturing. It’... Read More

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This summer I had a chance to do something wonderful.   I spent a morning in Grandma Kathy’s kitchen learning to bake bread. To some that may sound like no big deal. For someone like me, whose college roommate once said that I could only cook “what I can unwrap and stick in the micr... Read More

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The hype of the new school year is beginning to wear off… is your child losing motivation in the classroom? And better yet, are you involved at their school? Experts say that parental involvement is one of the most important things that will keep a child motivated about school. Here are some resou... Read More

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Did you know teachers spend an average of $1200 of their own money on classroom supplies each year? That's $4 billion annually! That's why OfficeMax joined with Adopt-A-Classroom to create "A Day Made Better" a national cause event founded to erase teacher-funded classrooms. This year, A D... Read More

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The anticipation of school starting affects grown-ups as well as children. One mostly- stay-at-home father told me how excited he is about his preschooler starting school. I commented that many parents feel relieved when school begins. Years ago, when there was a pastry shop on Boulevard Way, friend... Read More

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At TodaysMama.com we’re big believers in moms getting involved and out power to make a difference. Check out this opportunity to get involved with Parenting Magazine's "Mom Congress" on Education and Learning and discover ways that you can make a difference in the education of your child. ... Read More

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Parents often hear protests like “I won’t know anyone in my day camp” as their children express anxieties about adjusting to new summer activities. We think of fall as the time of new starts, but the lazy, summer vacation days when children try to create their own fun are no longer the norm fo... Read More

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For the past few weeks I have had numerous conversations with clients and friends about the state of our world. I have to be honest, I rarely watch TV or listen to the news. I find that all it does is perpetuate FEAR- however it is also so important to KNOW all that is happening, in order to LEARN f... Read More

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While feeding her own toddler’s curiosity, Gina Moreland was inspired to start Habitot Children’s Museum. See how an active childhood of her own and a lot of research on early childhood development helped her launch her Big Dream. Name Gina Moreland City / State Kensignton, CA What w... Read More

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