education

5 Parenting Strategies to Develop a Growth Mindset

I have a daughter who dislikes challenges. She’d rather give up than persevere. This is probably hugely affected by her sensory processing disorder and ADHD. How, I don’t really know. But I do know that she does not have what professor Angela Duckworth calls grit and author Carol Dweck calls it a growth mindset. Or at least it’s hidden […]

Meaningful Ways to Help Kids with Anxiety

Some kids struggle with anxiety starting even as a young child…and for us as parents, our deepest desire it to help them. As a parent with an anxious daughter, I’ve tried a LOT of things…some that have worked and some that haven’t. Today I want to share the tools and strategies that I recommend you […]

Ultimate Teacher Resources for Online Teaching Due to School Closures

Teachers, you’re not used to teaching online but due to school closures from the Coronavirus, I want to share with you helpful teacher resources so you will be successful with this major change. Most of you aren’t use to virtual schooling or distance learning. Or teaching classes online. I hope these resources help you as […]

Parent Resource Guide for Online Learning At Home

Find parent resources for online learning at home (homeschooling) due to Coronavirus school closures. This guide will help you transition to virtual school online as schools all over the world are canceling and moving to online learning. If you’re a parent whose child is now learning at home, I’ve created this resource guide to […]

The Ultimate Socratic Classroom Guide for Teachers

Disclosure: Chuck Fischer taught both my daughters in the 5th grade and I think he’s an incredible teacher. When he asked me to take a look at his book, I was happy to read it. That being said, this is my honest review… The Ultimate Socratic Classroom Guide for Teachers Classroom teachers, I’m so excited […]

Game Changer! Gives Teachers Helpful Ideas to Get Books to ALL Kids

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy from Scholastic. All opinions are my own. Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp is a must-read book for elementary school teachers and librarians. It’s practical, research-based, and packed with helpful ideas to get books in the hands of ALL students, particularly students […]

Graduation and the Digital Literacy Gap

Disclosure: This post is written and sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of America GRADUATION & THE DIGITAL LITERACY GAP Not everyone who graduates will have the digital skills to succeed Students are well into the new school year – but how many of them will actually finish it? Here’s the good news – in 2016, […]

How to Support Introverted Children at Home and School

Do you have a child with an introverted temperament? Introverted children, that’s about one-third to one-half of the population, recharge their energy from time spent alone. (As opposed to time spent with other people.) You can take an assessment if you’re not sure if your kids are introverts. Or read this article about the difference between […]