Why timed math tests don't work - and what we should do instead
I would like to invite you into a core memory that I have of third grade. On a certain day each week we would all sit down at our desks...
Why your middle schooler sucks at being organized and what to do about it
Once upon a time I was a middle schooler with HORRIBLE organization skills. I vividly remember opening my top locker to have books and...
Fun Summer Learning Activities for Staying at Home
Gas prices are skyrocketing right now. I almost choked when I had to pay $4/gal at the pump this week. With prices soaring as summer...
Educational Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2021
I can never figure out what to get my nieces for their birthdays or Christmas. Buying for kids who aren’t in the same age range as yours...
Back-to-school and the Delta variant with Dr. Steve Silvestro
5 minute read This blog post is based on a video interview with Dr. Steve Silvestro about going back to school during the Delta variant...
Easy nutrition for back to school with Heather Campbell
The following content was pulled from a video interview with Heather Campbell of Glory Nutrition. See the end of the article for her...
Growth mindset for parents with Rebecca Weiner
The following blog post has been pulled from a video interview with Rebecca Weiner of Learn, Play, Grow Consulting. Zoie: Rebecca is here...
School supplies you didn't think to stock up on
It’s that time of year again...time to round up the school supplies. We know your school has issued lists upon lists of what your child...
Do these five things now for a better school year
We've all had a no good very bad school year. For me that year was 3rd grade. It was so bad that I blocked it out of my memory until I...
Dive into a good book - Making reading enjoyable for kids all summer long
It’s the last day of school and your child has walked in the door, thrown their backpack in the corner to be forgotten until late August,...