Kids & Teens
Childproofing the Dog House #WW
What’s funnier than my daughter being in the dog crate? The fact that SHE locked it and couldn’t get out! Bwahahaha! Before I helped her, I had to get some…
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Kids & Teens
Financial Literacy for Youth Month
The free site has always offered a way for young users to ‘spend’ their points on rewards they want, ‘share’ what they earn with a chosen charity, or to ‘save’…
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Passing on a Love of Theatre
The first live musical I remember attending was “Phantom of the Opera” when it was on tour in Los Angeles, CA many years ago (I was probably around 13 or…
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History: Story of the World
It is hard to find a good history curriculum for one key reason – most of them are boring. Reading dry accounts of times past can be monotonous and cause…
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Nurturing Appreciation w/ Handwritten Thank You Notes
People have often told me how impressed they were to have received a hand-written, personal ‘thank you’ card from my daughter. My child is not just naturally appreciative and this,…
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NoJo Infant Bedding Collection
When decorating a space for your little ‘bun in the oven’, one of the most fun items to choose is the bedding for their crib. When we first had our…
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The Dreaded “Introduction, Body, and Conclusion”
Whew, I am so glad that I’m not in school anymore! Every year, my daughter is required to complete a state-wide writing assignment for the charter school we use. And…
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California-Specific Resources
Every state has its own guidelines and laws for educating your children at home. Here are a few resources that Californian families can benefit from: California FAQ about schooling at…
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War Horse Lesson Plans
Printable War Horse Lesson Plans… War Horse is a drama directed by Steven Spielburg. It’s set before and after World War I and focuses on the special relationship between a…
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Potty Surprise — Clever Potty Training Hack
The other day I saw something that I had never seen before. It seemed so interesting and so clever that I was momentarily in awe. I was waiting in the…
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When Should You Give Your Child Their First Cell Phone?
When should you give your child their own cell phone? That seems to be a hot topic these days and one my family has been facing. Since my daughter turned…
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2011-2012 Curriculum
I can’t believe it’s already time to start school again. Another year means another new curriculum. This is what I’m going with this year as my daughter goes into the…