In this time of "Safe at Home", I'm finding it harder and harder to find moments alone to recharge while I social distance with my family. The struggle is real. Those precious solitary minutes in the car commuting to...
I’m always fascinated by what you can find on the Internet. Some things are good and some things are not so good. And then some things are great, like these online educational resources for kids.
As a teacher and a...
Professionally, I am a pediatric occupational therapist, but right now I am a home school mom. Read how we are coping with this "new normal" here. In trying to keep up some academic rhythm for my first grader, this...
I'm a librarian and last Sunday, our library closed because of the COVID-19 virus. Frankly IT. WAS. INSANE. It honestly felt like people were more worried about running out of books than milk or TP! Heartwarming, right? When we...
There are tons of options out there for your children to stream classes. TONS. But, here's the thing: a lot of them are not our local Seacoast businesses. And, if we know anything, it's that...
If we don't patron our...
It’s official. Your kids are home from school for the next few weeks due to COVID-19. No doubt your child’s teacher has sent home tons of resources for remote learning, but you’re still nervous. That is a LOT of...
So you've had to cancel your latest outing or trip but that doesn't mean you can't take yourself and your family on a virtual journey. Check our these virtual field trips your whole family will enjoy!
Zoos and Aquariums
These Zoos...
When I taught a basic English class to high school students, I would never lie to them. I always told them the honest and brutal truth: writing is hard. It’s hard work to think of ideas, plan and organize...
Now that we are on the verge of school closing throughout the nation, we are all faced with this challenge: homeschooling during COVID-19. I'm not gonna lie, I've considered driving to Florida so at least we could hunker down...
It’s that time of year again: school vacation. The kids are home, their energy level is at an all time high, and it feels like there is an endless stretch of time until school is back in session. Yes,...