Hey, it’s April 1! And you know what that means around here…
It means nothing. Absolutely nothing in 2021. &$#*# April Fool’s Day! I mean, can’t we just have one day when we are not terrified about something — real or otherwise? So my April Fool’s Day proposal is we just get rid of it. And...
We love these election reactions from some of our favorite moms: History is happening.
This morning, as we wake up on our first Monday with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris heading to the White House, I’m passing the mic. Although yes, of course, we had some things to say as well. I’m sharing just a few of the...
Stop everything and watch Bill Nye’s super-simple explanation of how face masks protect us right now
By now, we should not need to be “arguing” the need for mask-wearing in public. The science out there is abundant! But when it comes to my own kids (who get a little more leeway than obstinate adults), I have found that providing a solid reason for...
Lincoln Center at Home offers the most amazing art classes and concerts for kids. Free! From home!
Even those of us who are seasoned homeschoolers are feeling a little frazzled about how to fill our kids’ long, uninterrupted days at home right now. But I’ve loved the way our artist community has come out to support our kids and families in so many ways...
Birthday parties in the age of quarantine: We love these social distance birthday party ideas that make the day special no matter what
My son turned 10 this month, and I have to admit, it was a bit of a bummer birthday. He had a great attitude and enjoyed some chocolate cake, but with the current quarantine and social distancing guidelines, his party was cancelled and his friends weren’t able...
5 deschooling tips for new homeschooling parents, and how it will keep you from feeling like a total failure.
I know a lot of parents have jumped right into homeschooling their kids (or, schooling-from-home might be more accurate) so that they won’t get too far behind in their studies. But with news that Virginia has canceled school for the rest of the academic year due...
7 outstanding, important Black History month Twitter threads to read right now.
We’ve honored Black History Month in various ways here over the years, and in particular, we’ve shared lots of children’s and YA books — even the tough ones — that help us teach our kids, and inspire important conversations at home....
Web Coolness: What Kristen is reading this week
I’m excited to bring back our old school (or skool?) web coolness, and share some of the articles I’ve been reading this past week. Consider this all stuff I’d share on my own personal Facebook and Twitter feeds. And if you’re already following...
Our kids are sharing memes about WWIII. Here’s how to talk to kids about the fear of war and unrest.
This article was originally written a year ago, about the increase in tension between the US, Iran and Iraq. Today in 2021, with the riots in DC and violent insurrection at the US Capitol, the advice here is just as relevant and helpful, so we’re sharing it...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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