Tag Archives: school

Do you know what sensory processing disorder feels like?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Joan

Unschooling mom and online editor Joan Concilio Otto shares a video and her personal stories dealing with sensory processing disorder and how it affects her 12-year-old daughter, especially during the holiday season.

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Wanted: Parents to share opinions on education topics

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Angie Mason

A new feature on the Cram Session blog will ask parents for their opinions on various education topics.

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Video: Make a monster bookmark

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

Help give your kids something to scream about when it comes to school: Make monster bookmarks to add pizzazz to their books.

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Changes coming to school cafeterias this fall

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Angie Mason

New federal nutrition regulations will mean more fruits and veggies in the school cafeteria this fall.

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Math in the real world: At the grocery store, in the kitchen, playing games and more

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Joan

Homeschooling mom and college math major Joan Concilio shares a five-day series on the math you really need to know to get by in life – everything from grocery-shopping to cooking to playing sports and more.

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How busy are you really?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by April Trotter

It might be because I am a journalist, but I thrive under pressure. I seem to get things done — quicker, more efficiently — when I am up against a looming deadline. But as I plan my little sister’s 21st … Continue reading →

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Recess not always a fun time for son

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

As my 8-year-old was pulling his hoodie over his head this morning he told me he wasn’t looking forward to outdoor recess at school. I told him, thinking he was concerned about how cold it was, that it wasn’t going … Continue reading →

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What effect is my child’s teacher having?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Look, I’ll admit it up front here: I’m not perfect. I’ve tried to be — believe me, I’ve tried — but somehow being human always gets in the way. That said, I’m a little concerned about a grammar gaffe in … Continue reading →

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First day of 3rd grade

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

My baby started third grade yesterday. God! I remember my first day of third grade (although I’ll admit that it seems like forever ago). Here she is: She picked the dress at Target a week or so ago. She tried … Continue reading →

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