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Creating a Love for Reading (Post)

“Shoe!”...“Book!” My daughter’s first, simple words perfectly capture our family’s vices and values. From the time she could barely sit still long enough to listen to three pages of beginner board boo

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Surviving Embarrassment (Post)

I CAN'T Believe That Just Happened!In the Stained Glass Tree, Jilly finds herself in plenty of embarrassing situations, but perhaps the worst is when she goes to her first dance and Brianna "acciden

To Fail or Not to Fail? (Post)

It’s so hard to be perfect. In fact, it’s impossible to be perfect. Yet that seems to be exactly what many of us are seeking. Where did we get this idea that it was possible to do everything well

Revving Up for a Positive Start to the School Year (Post)

Preparing for a recent vacation, I had a complete checklist.Outfits for all weather? Check. Toiletries? Check. Shoes for different activities? Check. Cash and cards? Check. I was covered. Nothing was

How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference: 5 Essential Tips for Parents (Post)

Do you like parent-teacher conferences? Hearing that your little Tommy is excelling in his studies can be awesome. Hearing that your little Tessa is easily distracted and disruptive can be alarming. E

​Cheers to a Fresh Start: Embracing Progress Over Perfection in the New Year (Post)

“I’ll start my diet on Monday. I’ll start my diet this summer. I’ll start my diet in January…” Sound familiar? The start of a new year is always buzzing with excitement, full of promises of new beginn

9 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Learn a Language (Post)

After waiting for a while in a crowded deli line on my lunch break, it was finally my turn. “I’ll have a ham and cheese sandwich, please,” I said, proud of my politeness. “Good morning, sir,” the ob

Supporting Children’s Mental Health at Home, School, and Beyond (Post)

What does a “good day” look like for a child? For some kids, a good day means feeling calm instead of overwhelmed. For others, it’s managing big emotions without melting down, feeling understood by an

Helped People Help People (Post)

“Hurt people hurt people” is an adage that you’ve likely heard before. The notion behind this statement is something along the lines of, “Those who have experienced emotional pain and suffering m

The Library: One of Education’s Most Valuable (and Overlooked) Allies (Post)

Nothing gets a college student’s attention like the word “free!” As someone studying English and Secondary Education, I’ve come to appreciate libraries not just as quiet places to study, but as dynami

Ask the Experts: Building Resilience and Confidence in Children (Post)

How can parents build resilience and confidence in their children? When our children experience big emotions, frustration, or setbacks, it’s natural to want to help. You notice your child struggling t