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Homeless children exist across the globe, whether it’s street kids in Romania, orphans in India and Haiti, or the more than one million children without homes in America. In our country, you can meet a homeless child by visiting a shelter (every downtown city has them) or in some cities or countries, by volunteering at a homeless school.
This past week, I had the chance to work with homeless moms and dads whose kids go to school at the Vogel …
Confidence: Spiderman Backpacks Increase Teen’s Self EsteemBefore the first day of school each year, I give my four children the chance to go through a bin of recycled backpacks. My daughter, a ninth grader, informed me that she didn’t need one. She had taken the initiative to buy her own and this backpack proudly displayed Spiderman…
Giveaway: Target $250 Gift Card Helps You Celebrate Back to SchoolNow that school is back in full swing, I have finally found time to look back and reminisce on my kids’ first day of school this year. Glad we had our smart phones that allowed us to take pics on the go and capture lots of first-day memories.
Whether your…
Creative Development: 3 Ways to Get Kids More Play Time at Schoolmy world • bettering communities
…Much ado is made about the dismal state of school lunches, and for good reason. Daily helpings of tater tots and frozen pizza certainly aren’t giving our children the nutrients they need.
But there is another, equally damaging threat to our children’s health that we also need to address: the
Together Counts: Monday #gno Twitter Party on Balancing Meal Time and Family TimeSchool is back in session, which means yellow school buses, carpools and extra-curricular activities are on all of our minds. Family dinners, movie nights and days in the park are taking a back seat, and finding opportunities to reconnect and be active together aren’t as easy as during the summer.…
Together Counts Giveaway: Win a $250 Gift CardMaking meals and getting everyone around the dinner table is a real challenge right now. The relaxing days of summer are over and fall schedules are taking us away from our home and from each other.
…How do we add family time to our schedules when they are already bursting
Cherokee Giveaway: Win a $200 Gift Card (2 Winners)…Back to school is in full force. This can be a very busy time for families. With school supply lists, kids that want new school clothes, and family activities and schedules in full swing, life can get crazy.
One of the most exciting parts of back-to-school for kids is the
I’ve been seeing a lot of tweets and hearing a lot of chatter among my mom friends about their kids entering pre-school, going into kindergarten, or their youngest progressing to all-day school. Back-to-school time can be a bitter sweet mixture of tears and smiles for all involved.
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My youngest entered
Eco-Friendly: Six Tips for Going Green This School Yearmy world • bettering communities
For most families, long, lazy summer days are over and the school year is in full swing once again. The start of the school year brings many wonderful things that make us feel optimistic and energized, including the promise of a fresh start. This year, let’s pledge to incorporate more…
Back-To-School: A Prep Conversation With Your Kids…As summer comes to a close and students look forward to fall, there are lots of back to school must haves: new clothes, school supplies and the latest tech gadgets. However, it can be easy for parents to also get wrapped up in the back to school whirlwind and forget
Double the amount you prepare for dinner tonight and take half of it to a lonely neighbor.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
