learning
My 7-Year-Old Son REFUSED To Read -- But THIS Changed His Mind
Thank you to my son for showing me that there are different ways to learn literacy.
Really Playing With Kids
Engaging in the themes your child wants to explore creates closeness in your relationship. Those feelings of intimacy fuel your child’s desire to please you and comply with your requests.
Book Review: Notes on Cooking
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 microwave”, it was huge.
MamaResources: Keeping Kids & Parents Involved in School
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? Here are some resources for both of you.
A Day Made Better for Teachers!
Did you know teachers spend an average of $1200 of their own money on classroom supplies each year? Thatís $4 billion annually!
Mixed Feelings About Returning to School
Beginning a new school year reminds us that people’s feelings vary at different stages of development and sometimes the best thing we can do is talk about them.
We Love: Mom Congress
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.
I Thought My Friend Would be in Class This Summer
Most parents don’t subscribe to the “sink or swim” approach today when it comes to water safety—or the variety of other activities they make available to their children.
Dreaming of Play & Learning
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.
Kidding Around
Lisa Mahar created Kid O a company dedicated to enriching the play and learning experiences of preschool children at home by providing families with the products, tools, and experiences they need to support their children's journey toward becoming life-long learners and confident, independent adults.
Back To School
Looking to make improvements to the public school system, Laura Pinnock started a grassroots organization to take her homegrown ideas from the dining room table to the school system.