Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays of the year, at least in my house. My kids start to think about their Halloween costumes in late August. It’s so much fun dressing up, going around from house to house collecting candy, but with all the fanfare of tricks, treats, and costumes, where do these […]
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These days you can find many books about the parenting strengths of one culture over another. No matter where you are from, many experts would have you believe that someone is always parenting better than you are. But educator and mom Maya Thiagarajan invites us to do away with these either/or, better/worse paradigms so we
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George Washington Carver became one of the most prominent scientists in U.S. history because of his natural gifts and incredible desire to learn. Born a slave, Carver was a sickly boy who was kidnapped and orphaned as a child. Yet despite these disadvantages, he grew up to be a significant historical figure. Rather than seeking
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Ever since the kids were small, they’ve heard us discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day because it is very special to us. We believe in equality, and this historic activist’s message was always about inclusion and unity so it’s important for us to celebrate him. It’s also special because my
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When I hear the name Martin Luther King, Jr. it invokes in me thoughts of peace, acceptance, equality, tolerance, love, and freedom. These are sentiments that every child should be reminded of when they hear the name of this great Civil Rights leader. As parents, and educators it is our responsibility to convey these beautiful
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