Ten Turn-Taking Activities for Preschoolers
February 17, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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When I taught first grade, some of my favorite lessons to teach focused on life skills. My students and I explored all sorts of topics, ranging from manners and dealing with difficult emotions to sharing and taking turns. To help my first graders…
Top Ten Best Anime for Kids
February 15, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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When I was little, I didn't watch much anime. In fact, I didn't have much of an interest in it at all until I was an adult! Once I finally got around to watching Avatar: The Last Airbender last year, I was hooked.…
How to Keep Your Child Safe in the Car
February 10, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Today’s cars come with all sorts of safety features. Cameras with multiple viewpoints, lane assistance, collision detection, automatic braking—the technology gets better and better every year! But even with all these improvements, you’re still the one behind the wheel. Check out these tips…
Is Pinterest Safe for Kids? What You Need to Know
February 8, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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Sometimes it feels like there are more social media sites than grains of sand on the beach. We’ve all heard about TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram—but what about Pinterest? Pinterest is one of the most popular social media sites. In fact, a recent analysis…
Knowledge Is Power: The Power of Good News
February 6, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Good news, bad news, left news, right news. (Dr. Suess wrote a book about that, didn’t he?) No matter where we are, we’re only a swipe and a tap away from news stories all around the world. While it’s important to stay informed,…
Is It Okay to Take Your Child’s Phone Away?
February 3, 2023
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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When I broke a rule or made a mistake as a child, discipline was a little simpler than it is today. I had no phone to take away, social media didn’t exist, and I wasn’t in constant contact with my friends. These days,…
KidSmartⓇ Apps: The Best Kid-Safe Messaging Apps
February 1, 2023
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Josh Burgoyne
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What’s your preferred way of communicating: phone calls, video calls, or texting? If you said texting, you’re not alone. Since smartphones became commonplace, texting has quickly gained popularity as the world’s preferred way to communicate. We text to put together plans, share fun…
Teaching Responsibility to Kids
January 30, 2023
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Tiffany Tolman
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When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to try an old-fashioned washing machine. That experience taught me the literal meaning of the phrase “through the wringer.” Who knew that the expression would perfectly define what it feels like, at times,…