How to Help a Child Cope with Grief
April 7, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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We all experience loss in our lives. It can shake us, rip us apart, and unite us with others all at once. And no matter how many times we face it, it never gets any easier. The grieving process—though clinically defined by specific…
Cell Phones in School: Why Are Schools Dead Zones?
March 29, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Unless you live in a mountain cabin far, far away, technology is unavoidable. From preschool to senior year, kids will watch educational videos, test their knowledge in virtual learning games, access their textbooks on tablets, and take classes in keyboarding and computer basics.…
Ten Tips for Teaching Grandparents Technology
March 27, 2023
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Whenever I spend the weekend at my grandparents’ house, I can always count on getting a question or two about technology. One weekend, I spent hours going through my grandmother’s inbox. I deleted junk mail, blocked spam email addresses, then showed her how…
What Is ChatGPT and How Is It Impacting Schools?
March 20, 2023
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Remember when you spent hours at the library or on the computer in order to craft the perfect research paper? You likely first learned about the structure of an essay in elementary school! What if you’d had a tool that could have done…
Seventeen St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Toddlers
March 13, 2023
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You’re in luck. It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Though a silly celebration for some, there’s no doubt about it: little ones love all things shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechauns! Whether you’re decked out in green and gold or dressed for an ordinary day, you…
You Are What You Eat: Food Dyes and Behavior
March 3, 2023
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If your kids are anything like I was as a kid, they love sugary snacks and tasty treats! Whether it’s crackers, cake mix, or candy, many of the foods we know and love are packed with ingredients we can hardly pronounce. And food…
Eight Great Dating Rules for Teens
February 24, 2023
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Growing up in my parents’ house, sixteen was the magic age. It was when I could finally start going on dates! While my enthusiasm for dating quickly declined once I entered adulthood, I treasure those first few years in the dating scene. They…
Ten Children’s Books About Black History
February 20, 2023
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February is Black History Month! First implemented in 1925 to raise awareness of African American contributions to civilization, the week-long event became a month-long celebration in 1976. That year, President Gerald R. Ford said to Americans, “Seize the opportunity to honor the too-often…