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A herd of 21 elephants is taking up residence in London’s parks! Ok, not real elephants though they are life-size! Each sculpture is based on an actual orphaned elephant, cared for by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. This free Elephants of Tomorrow installation is open to the public and we happened to run into this magnificent…
Two of my kids went to a co-op preschool which meant that the parents ran the school, including volunteering for things like taking care of the facilities and doing the bookkeeping. At our public elementary school, the parents also played a large role as part of the PTO in raising money for school necessities like…
Most parents would agree that technology only made their job harder. Apart from navigating and protecting your child through the “real” world, now you need to do the same on the internet. It’s a difficult task, especially since many parents aren’t tech-savvy. The good news is there are simple things you can do to improve…
Thank you to the Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA for sponsoring this post. They have a wonderful summer theater program for grades 1-12. Learn more here. Get to know Greater Boston Stage Company Director of Education, Julia Nelson! Julia is an accomplished theatre arts educator, actor, and musician who has a passion…
My husband had a crown that had a small crack leading to the deterioration of his molar. He decided to get a dental implant which was a pretty long process. In the end, though, it worked perfectly and he hasn’t had any issue with it which I consider a win! Dental implants are a common…
Thank you to Dr. Joanette for including me in her list of 11 Best Mom Blogs That Will Inspire You in 2022! Meet Mia from PragmaticMom.com Tell us a bit about yourself. I have been blogging on parenting, children’s books, and education at PragmaticMom.com for the past 12 years. I’m the co-creator of Multicultural…
It is quite unlikely that your son or daughter is considering car insurance. However, they are extremely excited about getting a learner’s permit or a driver’s license. However, one thing that you need to understand is the ones who will be in the car. Therefore, getting car insurance from the most affordable car insurance companies…