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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores. Cooking is not only fun, but educational. Cook together.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Join my email community HERE and receive FREE Printable 2019 Summer Calendar Pages. When Summer 2019 is over, start planning for 2020!

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Music Minute - Stephanie Leavell: Made to Bloom

Motherhood Moments

Other highlights include “Slow Down,” inspired by Nichole Nordeman’s popular song of that title for parents. Stephanie Leavell’s version, also written from the standpoint of a parent, is a sweet and poignant reflection on how quickly children grow up. was nominated for Children’s Album of the Year in the 2019 Independent Music Awards.

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Smart Safety: Release Recovery Podcast

Motherhood Moments

Many of Release’s clients are students, and Clark’s own addiction progressed while he was a student—as he explains on a new podcast pulling back the curtain on the college experience and showing parents the real challenges and risks their teens are facing. Listen on Apple and Spotify.) Substances don’t discriminate.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. The teachers and education are wonderful and our kids are thriving there so we will continue it as long as we can afford to. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. homemade bagels!

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Music Minute - Ants on a Log: Make it Myself

Motherhood Moments

The Ants offer educational content in an irresistibly fun package. won a Parent’s Choice Award for the 2019 soundtrack, and is now viewable as a 40-minute musical movie, created and produced by Julie Be. ABOUT ANTS ON A LOG In addition to three full-length albums and several singles, Ants on a Log has created a variety of media.

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Fun Freetime: Story Pirates Podcast Season Finale

Motherhood Moments

On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress , and stepped into the lead role in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In Cheaper by the Dozen , she was a memorable part of the all-star cast featuring Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union as her parents. Raven’s Home returned for its mid-season premiere on October 2nd.

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