Category Archives: Learning

  If anyone needs a pat on the back, it’s teachers.  (If you are a teacher, we thank you!)  Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, so use our 9 New Printable Teacher Appreciation Cards to show your children’s teachers you care.  Need a way for the entire class to show … Continue reading…

  We know that kids who miss a lot of sleep can suffer from daytime drowsiness and other problems. But new research shows that even cutting it just an hour short of the recommendations has a measurable impact on a child’s academic performance, mood, and behavior. So, helping your child … Continue reading…

  Tests, quizzes and mid-terms; it’s enough to make kids (and their moms) break out in a sweat!  So whether your children are the “it comes easy” kind of students, the “has to work hard just to keep up” type, or somewhere in between, here are 10 Ways Moms Can … Continue reading…

  If school mornings at your house are somewhat crazy and stressful, we have just what you need to replace the chaos with calm.  It all starts with teaching your child to be organized, and even young children can start learning the skills, yes, skills, to do just that. First, … Continue reading…

  There are certain times when you really need to say the right thing—when you get pulled over for speeding,  when your child asks you where babies come from, and when you’re at a parent / teacher conference.   We won’t tackle those first two situations right now, but we do … Continue reading…

  Is homework hurting your relationship with your children? Do you have to nag, scream and threaten to get them started? There is a better way for getting that homework done! Start by answering these 6 questions about your child’s homework (even for kids who do their homework without a … Continue reading…

  With five children, I have learned (sometimes the hard way!) quite a few back to school lessons!  I’ve experienced every type of school—public, private, and homeschool.  And it is quite possible that I have experienced every type of learner in my five kids!  So we’ve put all of those … Continue reading…