By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools While working as a museum educator, I encountered children of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. My work with a particular group of children classified as having special needs had a lasting affect on my teaching style, and as […]
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Green Parenting: What Does Fair Trade Mean?
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor While grabbing a cup of coffee the other day at my new favorite cafe, I became curious about a term associated with the cafe’s coffee and tea: fair trade. I’ve heard of fair trade and I’ve always tried to purchase products that have the label when given a choice […]
Remembering 9/11
Hello Everyone! 10 years ago, this September 11th I was living and teaching in London when my husband called the school I was working at. “I know you’re in the middle of teaching,” he said (London, as you know, is 5 hours ahead), “but America is under some sort of attack. They are saying that […]
A Letter from Heather – Remembering 9/11
Hello Everyone! 10 years ago, this September 11th I was living and teaching in London when my husband called the school I was working at. “I know you’re in the middle of teaching,” he said (London, as you know, is 5 hours ahead), “but America is under some sort of attack. They are saying that […]
Starting the School Year Off Right!
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting a hour-long teleclass on how to prepare yourself and your child for the start of a new school year. We talked about the separation process, the parent or caregiver’s role, and how best to support your child. The leader of the class, Dana Rosenbloom, shared tips for creating a […]
Meal Planning Made Easier
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Now that school is back in session, I would venture to bet that many working families eat more takeout or fast food than they want to. I know this because that was my family. That is, until my husband and I sat down and came […]
5 Stress-Free Ways To Help Your Child’s School
Take the Guilt out of Volunteering! By: Karen Bantuveris is the founder & CEO of VolunteerSpot Being a classroom volunteer shouldn’t be overwhelming—start by NOT overscheduling yourself and take a few simple steps to get organized. Parental involvement builds great schools and has been shown to benefit children. According to recent research cited by the […]
Back to School Preparedness…Or What NOT To Do
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood All the experts are abuzz with helpful back-to-school tips for you and your children: how to prepare your children; what school supplies to buy; what the must-have fashions are for this school year…But as a veteran mother of three school-age children who has acquired […]