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In most families, first grade is considered a transition year. If the child were going to a traditional school, they would be expected to stay for a full day. It is the year in which many, but not all kids learn to read. Expectations can be high. Your child may start to realize that to many people, learning is not all fun and games. Our first grade curriculum choices reflect our desire to keep our child’s love of learning alive and allow them plenty of time to play. The pressure can affect children. I encourage you to take a step...

Getting dressed for summer means combining style and comfort. These cool K-Swiss sneakers are a perfect pick.My life is simpler these days. There aren't too many events on my calendar right now. I'm homeschooling and working from home and trying to explore our new home. I don't need a lot of fancy clothes right now, but I can walk in style with the cool new sneaker trends for spring. I'm wearing the Verstad from K-Swiss. Related: My favorite quarantine outfit for summerWalk in Style Cool Sneaker Trends for SpringMy daughter took these photos in Warren Vermont --we thought the lilacs looked stunning...

This succinct book is packed full of science-based information. The first half focuses mainly on children who are growing up with trauma and adversity and is therefore probably not directly relevant to parents who would read a book like this. The second half focuses mainly on how to help children succeed both academically and in life. He does not propose specific strategies but overall ways of thinking about education. I think everyone who is interested in the welfare of children should read this book. Title: Helping Children Succeed: What Works and WhyAuthor: Paul ToughPublication Year: 2016Website: https://paultough.com/helping/Amazon Product Page (Affiliate...

We found the perfect gift for those who love to travel! Through May 31st, head on over to Newverest.com where you can score up to 60% off Interactive Scratch-Off Maps and Frames! Even sweeter, you can score a USA Voyage Scratch-Off Map for just $5.99 with your purchase when you use our exclusive promo code EEVMZ7Z9WJFB at checkout! Newverest’s Trek Scratcher Maps are a fun and interactive way to track your adventures. Just scratch off the outer layer of each destination you visit to mark your travels and keep memories alive! This would make a one of a kind gift...

Myka Stauffer’s YouTube channel boasts over 700,000 subscribers. Her videos cover pretty typical mom influencer subjects — home organization, homeschooling, and daily routines. Along with her four biological kids, Stauffer’s adopted son Huxley was featured prominently on her channel, as was the process of adopting him from China.So it was a shock when Stauffer and her husband James revealed in a video posted on Tuesday that they had “rehomed” Huxley, a term that unfortunately sounds like what you do to a pet when one of your kids develops allergies.“After multiple assessments, after multiple evaluations, numerous medical professionals have felt that...