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Why Social Justice Matters & What We Can Learn from Emma Gonzales, Naomi Wadler, & Edna Chavez
Last week, I spoke with the founders of Girls Leadership, whose mission it is to equip girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice. In our discussion, we spoke about the importance of actively teaching social justice, particularly to girls. We are in a unique time period, one in which we are…
Boost Your Child’s Confidence To Be A Life Long Learner
If you are reading this, you are probably a lifelong learner, understand the advantages of that mindset, and hope to instill the same love of learning in your child. People who continue to learn outside school settings are generally happier and more successful than the norm. Learning is nothing more than acquiring new or enhancing…
Working at Home Must-Haves
So many more of us are working at home these days - which definitely is fabulous (although not without its challenges). We have some must-haves that will make a huge difference in your day. Comfortable Chair If you are sitting at your desk for long periods of time, then comfort is a must. You definitely need…
Teacher Appreciation Week
Don’t forget to thank your child’s teacher for their hard work!
Children with Autism and Outside Agencies – Part 1
Should you get testing done from an outside agency? Before my son began fifth grade, his reading comprehension was tested through an independent agency (not affiliated with the school district). Why did I have my son tested? One area that some children with autism tend to struggle with is reading comprehension. Our kids tend to be literal thinkers and have trouble with abstract thinking. When my son is reading a book, I will sometimes stop …