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Her face told me everything. I’d totally crushed her. She looked devastated. “I thought it was good, mom.” “Oh, baby, I’m sorry,” I said, reaching

Do your kids spend hours a night doing homework? Mine do. And I hate it– maybe even more than they do. Seriously, I’d much rather

Are you worried that your child is behind in reading? You thought everything was fine and then the teacher tells you it’s not fine? And,

My fifth grader is supposed to be keeping a journal over the summer –that will be 1) graded and 2) used as an assessment. (Groan.) Summer

Hi! I’m Melissa Taylor, mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. I love sharing good books & fun learning resources.