Wondering how you can help your children with online school? Learn how setting expectations is the most important way parents can support distance learning. “Suzie, please stop unmuting yourself.” “Mikey, you need to sit up instead of laying down in your bed.” “Katie, just like at school, please raise your hand.” Does this sound like …
Preschool develops many important skills for children. While we can’t replicate it completely at home, you can teach your preschooler at home. One of the saddest things about COVID-19 for my family is that my three-year old son isn’t going to preschool. He had the most amazing teachers and this year was full of some …
With school cancelled for weeks on end, this is a good time for extra reading. Check out this round-up of our favorite children’s books for staying home. We love books in our home. We’ve found the extra time stuck at home to be great for more reading with our children. Plus it doesn’t take much …
Need easy indoor activities you can do with supplies you already have at home? Here’s 20+ stay at home kids’ activities. As the pandemic showed most parents, we need an arsenal of stay at home kids activities. These indoor activities will save your sanity when you are on the verge of losing your mind. …
Looking for a meaningful way to build resilience and grit in your child? Want to encourage your kids during the school day? Try Growth Mindset Lunchbox Notes for kids. “I can’t do it?” “Will you help me?” “I give up!” Do you hear these things in your home? We sure do! Does your child give …
Fidgets and sensory toys are really popular these days. As our world becomes increasing screen and technology-based, children still need loads of sensory experiences to stay calm and focused. We use a lot of sensory toys in our family and here’s our round up of the best sensory toys for children. These sensory toys are …
You just got the phone call or the email. The teacher says your child is struggling in school. First, you have my empathy. I’ve sat on both sides of the desk as teacher and parent. Second, I know it’s hard and I know you are a good parent. You wouldn’t be reading this post if …
When you think about how to help your child succeed in school, what comes to mind? It is hours of Kumon? A perfect science fair project? The best educational apps? A private tutor? The truth is none of those things are the key to success in school. If it’s your kid’s jam and it works …
You want your child to be successful in school. You see how relentless teaching is. But still, you’re not quite sure how to support your child’s teacher. When I taught in downtown Los Angeles, I had a classroom full of 35 fifth graders. They were all English Language Learners and many had significant academic and …
