Kids with endless reserves of energy can mean noise, mess, and even a little damage. Just ask my playroom wall where my son and his friends used to practice dunking on our indoor hoop... These kids are not “bad;” especially when they are young, they just have a lot of energy. A LOT. As parents, ... » Learn More about 7 Activities That Encourage Physical Activity + Help Kids Burn Energy
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After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Confidence is one of those things that can be difficult to measure, but easy to spot when you see it. It's a student who used to hesitate participating in class slowly but surely begin volunteering answers. It's someone who was nervous about meeting new people beginning to make friends more easily. ... » Learn More about After-School Activities Help Children Build Confidence
Surprise Benefits of a Side Hustle
We typically start a side hustle to generate extra income. Fellow teachers know what I'm talking about because we have Masters degrees and are still woefully underpaid. But I digress. While financially beneficial, side hustles also have the potential to become so much more. Sometimes, other areas of ... » Learn More about Surprise Benefits of a Side Hustle
Prepping Teens for the World
Raising teenagers is wild. They want their independence and privacy until they need a snack. They don't want mom's help until they can't find their other shoe. It's this constant push and pull of do-all-the-things-for-me and oh-my-god-i-know-lay-off. As a parent, my goal is to make sure my ... » Learn More about Prepping Teens for the World
Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance
If you're an old-head like me and get excited about new appliances, this post is for you! Also, sometimes I write things for money. This is one of those things. Proper care and maintenance of home appliances extend their lifespan. It can also improve their efficiency and save lots of money on ... » Learn More about Appliance Love: Proper Care & Maintenance