Tag: education

A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, & Private Schools in Fairfield County

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Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...

How (Not) to Teach Your Baby Sign Language

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When my daughter was six months old, I began to introduce some baby signs to her. I picked a handful of words that I...

2023 Guide to Summer Camps In & Around Fairfield County

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It might still be winter, but it’s that time of year when moms need to start thinking about summer plans. Any experienced mom knows...

The Value of Early Play and Social Skill Building 

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We often don’t hear the word “play” associated with learning. Similarly, social skills are typically not discussed until kids reach elementary school age but...

Advocacy: The Endless Fight

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Have you ever been an advocate for another human being? Chances are that if you are a parent or have been a caregiver in...

Helping Your Child’s Teacher

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I've been teaching for twelve years, but this is my first year as a parent on the other side of the fence. Every teacher...

If I Could Go Back: Reflecting on My School Experience

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Most of my education was spent in private schools, and a few years were in public school, but not in my hometown. I was...

Talking About Sex with Your Kids

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Why aren’t parents talking to their kids about sex? I currently teach a course for high school juniors, and when we get to the...

Help! Homework!

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If you have school-aged children, I’m sure you are slowly getting back into the swing of things. As a teacher, I have to admit;...

How To Prepare For an IEP Meeting

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  Tears streamed down my face as I sat in my car in our elementary school parking lot. I picked up my daughter's first special...