As we raise the next generation of voters, we have to decide as parents and educators how to teach our kids to think carefully and critically about the complex issues facing our country. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to appear on our local Fox news station to talk about what kids can learn from politics. […]
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When nearly 8,000 suffragists marched down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House to demand the right to vote in 1913, they had objects thrown at them. They were spit on and they were physically assaulted. (Imagine how they would’ve been treated if social media had existed at the time.) But the violence these courageous women
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“Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant We’ve heard time and again the benefits of spending time outside, both for own wellbeing and for our kids’ physical and emotional health. With its milder temperatures and gorgeous colors, autumn is truly one of the best seasons to get outside with our families. But what are the best
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Curiosity has been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe you’ve noticed. The October issue of Parents magazine includes my article “Eager Learners: Encouraging Your Child’s Curiosity at Home Will Spill Over Into Class” in the School Age ages and stages section. And last week, I wrote a post titled “How Curiosity Helps Us Connect.”
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I bet you have stories to tell. Happy stories, sad stories, triumphant stories and tragic stories. But did you know that none of it matters? At least not in the moment when you’re trying to get to know another person. Let’s say you’re headed to a get-together where you won’t know a lot of people.
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The beginning of the school year is flush with opportunities to get involved in your child’s school. Managed well, volunteering can be personally rewarding. Most of us feel good helping others and investing in community causes or organizations that value our time. When you take time to volunteer for your child’s school, your kids see
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Did you know that there are design tricks that can help you create a home environment that fosters your child’s creativity and ability to concentrate and learn? With legions of youngsters heading back into the classroom during the next few weeks, now is the time to learn new ways to get your home back-to-school ready. “The
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The end of summer brings out all kinds of feelings for moms, from nostalgia as another summer slips into the memory books to annoyance as we break up more and more sibling battles between our bored kids. Maybe the words: “I’ve had it! It’s time to go back to school!” have crossed your lips as
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Last month as a special Mother’s Day event, I hosted a group of ladies from the Mindful Mamas Circle of Kansas City in my Facebook group Confidently Connected Moms. We had so much fun learning from them about holistic nutrition and overall well-being for mom and the entire family that I wanted to invite another
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Every summer, my kids’ school sends home math workbooks and encourages students to read throughout the summer. This is great, but I also want them to work on their writing skills, which will help them in reading, math and in life. Here are some of my favorite ideas for making writing fun this summer. Make your
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