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Can You Handle The Alphabet Book Title Reading Challenge?
Are You Ready for the Ultimate Reading Challenge? Feeling stuck in a reading rut? Looking to expand your literary horizons? Then, it’s time to embark on the ultimate reading adventure: an A to Z reading challenge. Yes, you read that right. An A to Z reading challenge involves reading one book for each letter of…
Grandma’s Timeless Treasure: A Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe Legacy
There’s a certain magic that unfolds in our kitchen when the aroma of Grandma’s sour cream coffee cake fills the air. It’s more than just a dessert; it’s a cherished family heirloom, a taste of home, and a sweet reminder of countless gatherings. This sour cream coffee cake recipe, passed down through generations, has been…
Should Schools Ban Phones? An Urgent Decision For Educators
Should Phones Be Allowed In School? No! And Here’s Why In the US, states are moving toward banning cell phones in schools, and as a School Counselor, I couldn’t agree more with this decision. Innovative tech is a hallmark of a great school. Young, creative minds mixed with the latest developments have always been a…
Parent Approved: The Best Books for Teens
Whether you have a teenage bookworm at home or a casual reader, finding the right book is key to keeping them engaged and happy. My teenage daughter is a reluctant reader. However, once she finds a book or series she loves, she completely dives into it. With this in mind, I’ve compiled this list of…
College Applications: What Matters Most on the School Activities List
As a high school counselor, a question I often get from my seniors applying to college is what to put on the school activities list portion of the application. What seems like a simple task of listing teams, clubs, and events you’ve participated in is much more complicated. The School Activities List is an important…
College Dorm Essentials: A Complete List of Everything You Need
Your baby is heading off to college, and our list of College Dorm Room Essentials will ensure they have everything they need to succeed. The items on this list are essential for setting up a warm, comfortable home away from home. Dorm rooms are small and generally very cold. Warming up their space will make…
Alexa and Siri: Teach Your Kids to Use This Powerful Tech
Artificial intelligence technology like Chat GPT and Google’s Gemini exploded into the public realm in recent months. While this technology triggered the use of AI in thousands of other applications, a version already interacted with your children. Conversational AI tools like Google, Alexa and Siri have been used to talk to your children and learn…
Important Facts Parents Need To Learn About AI
Artificial intelligence is the most significant innovation since the internet itself. Our children, who have grown up with personal devices in the palms of their hands, will interact with AI as it evolves throughout their lives. They are interacting with AI today in ways you might not even realize. Parents must learn about AI to guide…
Best Beach Reads for 2024
There’s something about sitting at the beach with a good book that is just the ultimate picture of relaxation to me. Summer is for reading and days spent at the beach. A good book is tranquil and fun mixed together. Get away from it all while becoming enraptured in any of these best beach reads…
The Most Unsafe Social Media Apps for Kids
In this rapidly advancing digital age, a new app pops up daily. As teenage and kid culture has always operated at warp speed, our children are often the first to try out these new apps. The new and cool apps are constantly changing and getting more adventurous to lure in kids with the excitement of…