“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” - Cicero Gratitude - or a lack thereof - is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn't looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, “I don’t like this! It’s not what I wanted for my birthday!” or … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
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How to Study for the SAT Exam
The SAT standardized test, originally known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test, provides percentile scores used by many college admissions committees in evaluating college applications. The test covers mainly reading, writing and Math reasoning skill sets. Today, several additional and separate SAT subject tests also enable young people to demonstrate advanced knowledge in … [Read more...] about How to Study for the SAT Exam
10 Ways To Help Your Child Become A Better Writer
If your kids are like mine, they don't take well to their parents giving them advice on much of anything -- academics, athletics, you name it. In many ways, I am thankful for this. My kids are independent and have learned to do their homework on their own. But writing is a different story. But I had to step in recently to help my middle-schooler with a term paper that needed a … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Help Your Child Become A Better Writer
The Mama of Many’s Top Back To School Products & Gear Picks
Sure, there’s nothing like those fresh notebooks and sharp pencils that mark the beginning of another year. But getting ready to head back to school takes a lot more than nostalgia. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different things to help with getting organized, packing lunches and staying on top of schedules. These products are by far my favorite picks for a smoother back … [Read more...] about The Mama of Many’s Top Back To School Products & Gear Picks
We Can’t Believe How Much We Loved Disney’s “Frozen”
Disney's latest animated film Frozen opens in theaters everywhere on November 27, 2013.I can't stop raving about what an amazing movie Frozen was - I'm telling everyone who will listen! This is Disney at it's best, beautiful songs, gorgeous animation with just right use of 3-D - and best of all, as my eight-year-old daughter so aptly put it, "girl power"!The story is … [Read more...] about We Can’t Believe How Much We Loved Disney’s “Frozen”