Education
Talking to Kids About Tornadoes and Ways to Help Oklahoma
Waking up to news about the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas is hard to comprehend but even more difficult for our children who may hear talk on the radio, chatter among parents as they pick up and drop ... Read More »
{Sponsored} 5 Ways Parents Can Help Teachers at the End of the School Year
As the school year draws to a close, the teachers in your children’s lives can use your help to get through the final stretch of the year. Disclosure: I am working as a consultant on the Office Depot REAL Change #TeachersChangeLives campaign ... Read More »
{Sponsored} 7 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Around $5
May 7 is Teacher Appreciation Day but why not recognize your child’s teacher throughout the year. Office Depot is not only a destination to shop for school supplies but is the source of affordable gifts for teachers that let them ... Read More »
{sponsored} REAL Change Broadcast Celebrates Teachers on Tues, Apr. 23
Chances are when you think of school, you remember friends, certain things about what you learned, and a favorite teacher. Teachers are heroes who work tirelessly to ensure that our kids have the knowledge they can draw upon for a ... Read More »
{sponsored} Fostering Global Understanding in Kids
As a parent and former classroom teacher, I believe there is a whole world outside the classroom that provides immense learning opportunities for children. Since not all kids have the chance to visit places around the globe, teachers can foster ... Read More »
Announcing the Office Depot REAL Change #TeachersChangeLives Pinterest Sweepstakes
In my former career as a classroom teacher, I spent at least $1000 of my own money each year on classroom supplies and instructional materials for the students in my first grade class. Out of pocket spending by teachers is ... Read More »
5 Strategies for Talking to Kids About Underage Drinking
When Little Miss Techie was a first grader, her teacher emailed us about an assignment they had completed in class that involved creating a restaurant menu. “Pay close attention to the beverage list,” her teacher wrote, peaking my curiosity. When ... Read More »
Boston Marathon: Sharing Our Conversation with Our Kids
I lived in Boston for two years during grad school where Patriots’ Day was always a day to celebrate as runners from around the world descended on the city for the infamous Boston Marathon. On race day I loved following ... Read More »
10 Must Have Disney Apps for Kids: Classic Stories & Connected Learning Character Apps
If you’re getting ready for a spring break trip and are busy loading up your iPad with content to keep your preschooler occupied during your travels, Disney Classics eBook apps regularly priced at $1.99 each are now available for $.99 ... Read More »
Disney Junior’s Octonauts: Adventure, Friendship, and Science Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If you think the Octonauts may be some newfangled underwater version of Eight is Enough, they aren’t. The Octonauts are a team of eight undersea adventurers who share their environmental mission of “Explore! Rescue! and Protect!” through fun and educational ... Read More »
I'm a DC Metro area dwelling mom of 2 and former teacher with an background in classroom technology integration & school administration. I am a family internet safety & security expert, social media consultant, columnist for Parents.com and Scholastic Parents, dog owner, car enthusiast, and an avid gardener. I also work for Clever Girls Collective. {
