mom • education
by Carissa Rogers on January 16th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Teaching kids about chemistry can be problematic; the concepts are a bit over their heads. Talking about the PH scale or how ions react will get a blank stare, instead show them how it works with a visual project. By having fun activities, like making a color changing cabbage liquid,…
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mom • education
by Carissa Rogers on January 9th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Teaching your kids to love science is as simple as making it fun. The more hands-on, curiosity-building, and messy, the better!
Kid-Friendly Science Experiment to Teach the Difference Between a Liquid and a Solid
Inserting a little playfulness while comparing the differences between a liquid and a solid makes an…
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mom • education
by Carissa Rogers on January 2nd, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Science comes easy to kids because they are curious by nature. As a parent it's your job to build on their inquisitiveness. It’s easy to brush them aside when you are busy in the kitchen baking or making a grocery list. But with a few easy ideas you’ll interest kids…
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mom • reviews
by Carissa Rogers on December 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Mom does it all. But does she get it all?
I am the mom. And during the holidays this means I orchestrate the chaos, the Christmas concerts, and the holiday recitals. I bring home the gingerbread men and frost them too! I make giant lists of the must haves…
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mom • parenting
by Lolli on December 22nd, 2010 | 4 Comments »
As my children grow older, one of the biggest challenges I have faced has been teaching them financial responsibility and the true value and meaning of money. When I explain I don't have money to purchase something, I can't tell you how many times I've heard the phrase: “Don’t you …
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