The classroom is the perfect place to teach children sustainability practices that will stay with them throughout their lives. By implementing an eco-friendly approach to your learning environment, you can share the magic and importance of preserving the Earth with your students. Helpful classroom donations There are many eco-friendly school supplies available now, so make…
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Practicing Self-Care During the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, it’s time to make a master plan for self-care. With a specific plan for self-care, you can enjoy the holidays while also feeling energetic, healthy, and focused on your well-being. Make a Date With Yourself Do you keep a calendar? Of course you do! Practicing self-care can be a matter…
5 Ways to Stay Healthy as a Busy Mom
As a mom, you have a lot on your plate and countless responsibilities that need to be taken care of, whether it’s taking care of the kids or full-time employment. Juggling family life, parenting, and a job can feel impossible at times. Unfortunately, this means many mothers end up neglecting their own needs. It can…
My Husband Ties for 4th at Ouimet (and Funny Moment with our Daughter)
Founded In 1949, The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Is Considered The Golf Charity Of Massachusetts™. It awards millions in need-based college scholarships each year to deserving young men and women who have worked at Massachusetts golf courses. The Ouitmet Memorial Golf Tournamen is an invitation-only golf tournament held in 2021 at Charles River Country Club…
Beyond COVID: These Are The Issues to Prepare for This Holiday Season
No, the pandemic isn’t officially over. In fact, it might never be over. We might all just have to learn to live with it as best we can. Mask up. Social distance. And get vaccinated with boosters. Beyond that, we all have to be our best selves and live our best lives. So while it…
32 Holocaust Resistance Heroes Who Weren’t Jewish
Artists 4 Israel has a global mural project that honors the Righteous Among the Nations. This project educates the next generation about The Holocaust through murals, street art, film, social media, public works, and more. I am honored to contribute to this project with children’s and young adult books that focus on Holocaust heroes who…
Ways To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of The Dentist
Does getting your child to visit the dentist feel like a losing battle? If so, you’re not alone, as many school-aged children report being afraid of going to the dentist (even if they’ve never been before). While some kids have fears due to something they’ve seen or heard (like a movie or a lousy visit…