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DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Teens , Tweens

Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture! If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To capture the perfect graduation pictures, you don't need any fancy equipment or lighting setups, all

Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2023 | Happy Home

By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion to our children is so important, and it should start at home. It seems so

Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick

By April Tisher | December 4, 2022 | Conception 2 College , Toddler

He is billed as a jolly ole’ guy that kids adore. He arrives once a year in his sleigh full of presents to deliver to children all over the world. Children whisper their Christmas wishes to him and we take thousands of photos with him. Santa Claus is one of the staples of Christmas traditions.

Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure

By Selena Garrison | December 4, 2022 | Life

It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees and sparkly decorations are filling up the display windows of every store (even though November just started), and you’re trying to figure out how on earth Santa is going to pay for all those presents that make your kiddo’s heart pitter patter in December. Before turning to

Make DIY Fake Snowballs to Toss Around at Home!

By Grace Downey | November 29, 2022 | DIY

Here in Florida, we probably won't be seeing any snow this year. So, why not bring the snow to you? Make these easy DIY Fake Snowballs to toss around with the kiddos at home! DIY Fake Snowballs Supplies: Fluffy White Yarn 7x5 in. Rectangle Strip of Cardboard Optional: Sparkle Yarn for extra pop Instructions: Prep

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

By Stephanie Cornwell | November 9, 2022 | Blog , Holidays

As parents we want to set a good example for our kids. Of course, we want our children to be good people that help others, treat everyone with respect and contribute to society year-round. But the holiday season lends so many opportunities to show our little ones the importance of thankfulness and what it means

Eastside High School Students Earn National Student Advocacy Awards

By Lindsey Johnson | September 13, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools

Under the direction of International Baccalaureate Spanish Teacher Maria Zelaya, thirteen students from Eastside High School developed projects aimed at addressing social issues and received national recognition as well as monetary awards. The assignment was to identify a social issue, research current methods to address it and create a visual presentation with their solution and

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons

Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

What to Do When Your Homeschooler Struggles With a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 2, 2021 | Homeschool

I vividly remember my junior year of high school. I was taking physics. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t seem to get it. I studied. I met with my teacher. I did everything right, but I still struggled with that class. I know I’m not alone. You probably have a subject like

Meet Our Local Featured Teacher: Maddie Ward

By Amanda Roland | May 3, 2021 | Featured Teacher

AT WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU CURRENTLY WORK? Meadowbrook Elementary School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? Kindergarten, this year I am teaching fully online (Digital Academy) HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? This is my second year WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? All subjects – reading, math, science, social studies, writing, social/emotional learning What inspired

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Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home

Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick

Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure

Make DIY Fake Snowballs to Toss Around at Home!

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

What to Do When Your Homeschooler Struggles With a Subject

Meet Our Local Featured Teacher: Maddie Ward

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