A blog for parents of toddlers to young teens written and curated by skilled educators
For children to become curious life-long learners, they need adults around them that model good behavior. That’s why it’s important for educators to believe in one key principle — great teachers never stop learning. This key principle drives the curriculum and culture at my school. As the Lower Campus Curriculum Coordinator at Rippowam Cisqua School, …
One of the most common questions I hear from parents is how much is too much screen time? Screen time used to be limited to the television, a medium that was much easier to regulate but today’s households also have desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Imagine what it’s like waking up in the morning after just a few fitful hours of sleep. You might have difficulty shaking the cobwebs. Maybe you stand in the shower a few minutes longer, drink that extra cup of coffee. All the while wishing you could go back to bed for just one more minute. …