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Category: Parenting
My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
Weak Ankles, Loose Knees, and Back Issues
Do girls going through a growth spurt get more sports related injuries? And what to do about it.
7 Great Thanksgiving Picture Books on Gratitude
What we are thankful for on Thanksgiving and 21 days of gratitude! Also Thanksgiving books for kids that transport kids back to the time when the Pilgrims came over on the Mayflower and landed in the New World.
Charities for Kids to Support
Can you teach children to care about those less fortunate? If you are teaching your kids financial literacy with Spend, Save, Donate, the holidays are a great time to visit the Donate portion. I have a list of worthy non-profits that kids can relate to and invite you to suggest more.
My Son’s Hopes and Dreams for 2nd Grade
Advice sought for my 2nd grade son with neat handwriting but an awkward pencil grip.
Hurricane Sandy Boston
Hurricane Sandy gave Boston a glancing blow but we fared pretty well compared to those further south. Here’s how we spent the day with Hurricane Sandy.
Car Seat Safety
How to Properly Install a Car Seat Here are two links to make sure that your most precious cargo of all is safe. While installing and using child safety seats may appear to be easy enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that close to 3 out of 4 parents do not properly use child…