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Posted onSeptember 11, 2020September 11, 2020Education

How Come From Away Helped Me Explain 9/11 to My Children

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This past summer, Olivia attended a summer intensive for musical theater in New York City. We packed our bags and lived like locals for two weeks in the city that never sleeps. In that short time, we were able to…

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Posted onMay 1, 2020May 2, 2020Education

What To Do If You Think Your Child Has ADHD

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Facing behavioral and academic challenges with your children can be hard, but needed. This is what I am suggesting you do if you think your child has ADHD.

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Posted onApril 23, 2020April 28, 2020Education

5 Ways to Keep Your Tween Excited About Reading While at Home

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Bookstores are closed. Libraries too. If your tween is tired of re-reading the books in their collection, these 5 resources will help you introduce new ways to dive into the pages of a book, even while you’re stuck at home.

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Posted onMarch 26, 2020April 22, 2020Education

9 Ways to Support Your ADHD Kid Through Distance Learning

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Struggling to keep up with the transition to school at home? Here’s a list of 9 ways to support your ADHD kid through distance learning that I hope will work for you too.

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Posted onSeptember 4, 2019May 21, 2020Education

5 Ways to Keep Your Child Reading this School Year

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Reading is FUNdamental…or so they say. When the schoolwork ramps up and things get busy, reading can be the last thing your tween wants to do. These 5 way to spark their interest may help.

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Posted onApril 18, 2019September 13, 2020Education

How Lego Is Teaching Children Through Play

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In April 2019 Olivia, Alexandra, and I attended the first ever Live Justice Summit. It was a full weekend of empowerment and inspiration for the members of their Girls With Heart Ambassador program. While the girls were learning what makes…

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Posted onJune 23, 2018July 5, 2018Education

5 Things To Know When Raising Gifted Black Children

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Studies show that even when having the same test scores as their peers, gifted black children are less likely to be accepted into accelerated programs. Boys are even more unlikely to be chosen. As a former gifted child, I can…

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Posted onMay 7, 2018September 1, 2018Education

10 Conversation Starters Besides “How Was Your Day”

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Each day on the ride to and from school I try to engage my girls in meaningful conversation about their day. Like most parents, I want my kids to know they can come to me to discuss anything at any…

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