How do you fundraise with your fellow parents at school? My littles are in the 1st and 2nd grades. Since pre-school, I have participated in the PTA and my kids' classrooms, and one thing has stayed the same every...
Let’s check in. It’s been nearly a year since many schools have gone remote, and though some students are back to full-time in-person learning, many remain in hybrid models or full-time school-from-home. Current news reports tell us what many...
Looking for an extraordinary way to kick off your summer with the kids? Pack up the kids and head over to the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma! From June 20th to 23rd, this four-day extravaganza promises endless fun, entertainment, and...
Representation in books matters for our children. They need to see people who look just like them doing anything and becoming anyone they want to. That was a key message for Ana Maria Medici, author of Dear Mrs. President,...
Editors Note: There are many research-based articles on the pros and cons of gender-specific toys, a topic that many parents are passionate about. In our toy series with our partner Wicked Uncle, we will be highlighting a specific age and...
Toddler tantrums are actually a developmental milestone for healthy brain development. Next time your toddler loses it in a major meltdown, remember it’s normal, so skip the guilt and embarrassment. You are doing just fine.
How you respond to a...
According to the California Homeschool Network, what we associate with today's homeschool model began in the 1960's, however, families have been educating their children at home for hundreds of years. They state that "Homeschooling is an educational option in...
"This Christmas, I'm going to write to Santa and ask for Ripley's books!"
These are words that I was not expecting to hear from my 6-year-old at all. My mouth gaped open at a loss of words before sputtering incredulously,...
Created by Stanford graduates Ruby Lee and Vivian Chen, Juni Learning’s innovative curriculum and mentorships are designed to inspire lifelong learners. Their computer science, math, and English classes are personalized and delivered through thoughtful, 1:1 matching of students with...
Editors Note: There are many research-based articles on the pros and cons of gender-specific toys, a topic that many parents are passionate about. In our toy series with our partner Wicked Uncle, we will be highlighting a specific age and...
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How to Host a Passover Seder with Kids
Hosting dinner parties with little ones can be a lot. From prepping the meal, getting yourself dressed, getting your kid dressed, welcoming guests, and...
