This is a sponsored post With research showing that girls start losing interest in math and science during middle school, motivating this key age group to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math isn’t hard when they’re asked to use their skills to solve a real world challenge. This is the premise behind…
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Important Conversations to Have with Kids About Managing Their Digital Reputations
This post is sponsored by Domain.ME Have you Googled yourself recently? If not, it’s probably a good idea to do so right now to see what comes up. Go ahead, I’ll wait. If you have a common name, add your employer, hometown or other distinguishing factors about yourself to make the search more accurate. What…
The PSAT and Your Student
This is the first part of my series on the PSAT. It’s a high level look at the PSAT, its importance, and what it means. Every autumn 10th graders across the country take the PSAT at their schools. Ours was no different and for months we’ve been waiting on the scores to come in. When…
How to Tweet Your Favorite Sesame Street Characters
It’s been almost a year since the Sesame Street crew joined Twitter and if you’re not already following Oscar the Grouch, Grover, Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Count Von Count, and even Ernie’s Rubber Duckie, make a list and start following them now. They’re sure to put a smile on your face…
The History of Bubble Wrap® on Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day #BubbleWrapDay
We all know that satisfying pop of Bubble Wrap® but what’s the story on how it was invented? Since today is Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day, it seems like an appropriate day to share the story of how this garage based invention became such a well known product. 50 years ago two engineers, Marc Chavannes and Al…
Understanding Digital Arts & Animation with an Inside Look at the Making of Hotel Transylvania 2
Part of the magic of the movies is being immersed in worlds that are completely different than our own thanks to visually stunning scenes that take our breath away. Whether real or animated places created with computer graphics, I find myself sitting in awe of the scenes before me wondering how they were created as…
How to Establish Ground Rules About Technology Together
Thank you LifeLock for sponsoring this post. Please visit The Smart Talk for more tips on how to prepare your kids to develop healthy online habits. One of the most common questions I’m asked by parents is, “What’s the right age for a cell phone” followed by “How do I monitor what they’re doing?” and then…
GoNoodle for Apple TV: Productive Screen Time Encourages Kids to be Active with Short Safe Videos (w. giveaway)
What do you do with antsy kids who have energy to burn and don’t want to bundle up to go outside in the winter months? Finding creative ways to keep kids active inside can be tricky but it doesn’t have to be thanks to GoNoodle for Apple TV. A popular tool to provide brain breaks…
6 Simple Ways to Teach Kids to Give on Giving Tuesday & Throughout the Year
Last night as I closed our book, turned off the light, and gave Thomas some goodnight kisses, he asked me what I was going to work on once he was asleep. “Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday,” I told him. I started to explain but he interrupted me. “I know. It’s when you buy things that help…
Scribble by Fingerprint Makes Creative Storytelling Easy for Ages 6-8 (w giveaway)
This is a sponsored post If you’re in search of an engaging educational app that your 6-8 year old won’t tire of, meet Scribble. Scribble is a darling app that allows early elementary ages to tell their stories in age appropriate ways that builds their confidence as writers and gives them the creative freedom to write, illustrate, and…
