This is a sponsored post Graduating from elementary school is a big milestone but the transition to middle school can be exciting yet filled with anxiety. As the school year draws closer, your new middle schooler might not seem worried but there could be some concerns brewing in the back of their mind. There could…
Ringling Bros. #OutofThisWorld Premieres New Technology to Delight Circus Audiences
Tomorrow night in Los Angeles Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will premiere their brand new Out of This World show to kick off its cross country tour. With a 145 year old history of being The Greatest Show On Earth, show producers are always thinking about innovative ways the circus can continue to delight fans of…
Teaching Kids About Race, Privilege, Equality & Civil Rights in an Age Appropriate Way
As parents, my husband and I are committed to open and honest dialogues with our kids about anything and everything but there are times when we struggle to make sense of current events. We talk about friendships, money, our marriage, social media behavior, alcohol, sex, race, and so much more. We seize teachable moments that…
Support Public School Teachers through #StaplesforStudents and Win a $50K Scholarship & Chance to Meet Katy Perry!
This post is sponsored by Staples When I first began teaching first grade in 1998 in a low income public school, I was surprised that my public school budget for an entire year of classroom supplies totaled $120. $120 was supposed to purchase pencils, crayons, construction paper, glue, glue sticks, erasers, lined writing paper, writing…
4 Reasons Tweens Will Love Galactic Hot Dogs: The Wiener Strikes Back (w. giveaway)
This is a sponsored post While it’s generally not advisable to judge a book by its cover, tweens will find that the illustration on the front of Galactic Hot Dogs: The Wiener Strikes Back ($13.99) properly depicts an entertaining graphic novel that makes the perfect summer read. Following the success of the first book, Galactic Hot…
4 Things I Learned When I Ran Away and Joined Ringling Bros. for Out of This World
If you’ve ever contemplated running away to join the circus, I got to do exactly that. Ok, so perhaps my time with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey was temporary but my recent trip to the Feld Entertainment Studios in Palmetto, Florida provided a behind the scenes look at Out of This World, the newest…
Four Things I’ve Learned from Three Amazing Women in the Arizona Desert
This post is sponsored by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 If you got an invitation to journey to the desert with three people you didn’t know for a trip that would cover “interesting terrain and experiences” and require “a moderate to high level of activity,” would you say yes? I did and have no regrets. Let me…
Learning About Robotic Arms & What Kids 8+ Can Learn with Hexbug® VEX® Robotics Robotic Arm
One of the biggest challenges that parents face is over screen time and while lots can be learned from content consumed through screens, it’s not the only way to learn. Kids learn best when presented with different kinds of learning experiences ranging from paper and pencil tasks to immersive ones that provide hands-on learning. Even…
5 Ways to Protect Your Family & Home This Summer and Beyond #LSSS
This is part of a sponsored post series written as a compensated member of Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad. June signifies the end of school and start of summer. Since we’re far more likely to be spending additional time outdoors and away from our homes during the next three months, it’s a good time to…
Finding Dory: 3 Things to Do Before You Go & 3 Topics to Discuss After
If you were first introduced to Finding Nemo 12 years ago and are eager to share the long awaited Finding Dory sequel with your children, this charming animated tale is filled with positive messages about family, devoted friendships, and teachable moments about conservation but also has some scary moments that could be frightening to young…
