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5th Grade Book Recommendations
Need some ideas for good books for 5th graders? These chapter books are good choices for 4th grade, 5th grade, or 6th grade kids. Lately I’ve been doing some tutoring, which has included reading some middle-grade books assigned for a 4-6th grade class. All of the books have interesting stories and can spark some good…
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Grain-free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
My daughter loves her carbs but feels better when she eats less gluten due to a wheat sensitivity. I’m always on the hunt for a good recipe that tastes like a favorite treat but actually is good for her and for the rest of us. The fact that these grain-free banana muffins get some protein…
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Middle School Student Planner
Transitioning into the middle school years is such an important time in the life of tweens! Parents of preteens want to help their kids succeed in middle school. A middle school student planner can make all the difference! Middle school is the time for tweens to learn how to study properly and get organized. In…
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Tween Style 2024: Trends for Girls
Are you looking for tween girl clothes for 2024? Wondering which tween style trends to follow for middle school fashion? And which clothes you should buy for teen and preteen outfits and outfits for middle school and high school? While I’ve titled this article “tween style 2024,” I want to make it clear that this…
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2024 Presidential Election Topics
I hope you have read my article about how to talk to kids about the 2024 presidential election. That article focuses on how to explain the election process to your kids. In this article, I will delve into some of the current topics and controversies surrounding the 2024 election to help you find factual information,…
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Summer Reading Challenge
High school and middle school students work hard during the school year and look forward to their summer break. Us parents are all for them getting some relaxation time, but we want to see them accomplish some things during their summer break, too! One fun activity that can help is a summer reading challenge! Many…
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Motivating Reluctant Readers: How to Encourage Teens and Tweens to Read
Do you find yourself struggling to motivate your kids to read, track their progress, and organize their thoughts about books? If your teens and tweens are reluctant readers, it can be challenging to encourage them to pull out a book and read. In this article, I’m going to share some tips and ideas that will…
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Talking about the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Teens
Parents need to help their tweens and teens understand the Israel-Palestine conflict so that they can have informed, intelligent opinions. We might wish as parents that our kids didn’t have to think about such difficult issues, but the kids are hearing about it on social media and in the world around them whether we like…
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How to Get Teens to Open Up
Do you feel like your teens and tweens have no interest in talking to you anymore? What is it about these years that makes kids not want to talk to their parents? Do you wish you knew how to get teens to open up? It’s a well-known fact that teens are surly, grumpy, and too busy…
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How to Improve Grades Quickly Before the School Year Ends
Many families of high school and middle school students have been taken by surprise by bad grades. If someone in your family needs to figure out how to improve grades quickly before the school year ends, I’ve got some tips for you. Get Organized Do your teens have their schoolwork organized? Sit down with them…
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How to Talk About Presidential Election 2024 With Your Kids
Updated July 22, 2024 It is so important for kids in a self-governing country like the United States of America to grow up understanding how their government works so that they can be good citizens as adults. The electoral process in the US is confusing, and even many adults have a hard time understanding how…
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Spring Planner Pages for Tweens and Teens
I’ve designed a new line of printable spring planners for your tweens and teens. Not only will the planners help them to keep organized, but they can be a tool to help them with their mental health.
