Parenting
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How to Know If You’re a Helicopter Parent… and How It Could Impair Your Child’s Development
As technology enables us to be more and more connected and aware of the often frightening happenings throughout the world, parents and educators are ... -
Is My City Child-Friendly?
If you a parent, your child’s safety is probably your number one concern. This concern influences the neighborhood you live in, the vehicle you ... -
5 Ways to Advocate for K-12 Students in Your Community
Every week I receive calls and emails from parents who have legitimate problems and issues with how their child’s school operates. In response, I ... -
Don’t Ask “How was school today?”
As children get older and become less excited to share the school day with us, there are certain questions that get a dialogue going. ... -
Instead of Complaining, Schools Should Show Parents How to Engage in Their Child’s Education
If you are in the field of education, then you know that if you ask a teacher to name the biggest problem that they ... -
How Childhood Trauma Results in Brains Wired for Fear
Today, I want to discuss childhood trauma and how it leads to brains wired for fear. As I write this article, I am thinking ... -
5 Ways to Organize Your Homeschool Curriculum
With so much going on in today’s world, I have been thinking about homeschooling my son, once he becomes school age. If you are ... -
My Vision For the Future of Pedagogy
Teaching techniques are ever evolving and developing. The past ten years have seen a dramatic rise in the use of technology in the classroom ... -
10 Must-Have Apps for Families
If you are like most families, your schedules are jam-packed. Keeping track of all the needs of your family members is an overwhelming task. ... -
Why Don’t We Consider Quality Education, a Basic Human Right?
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of their person. As human beings, we have clear and inalienable rights that secure ...