There might be a lot of nervous energy and anxiety in the air this year. Here are some resources for your mental health and setting the tone for the family. We wish you all the best of luck this school year. Share those chalkboard photos too! I’m sure a few Read more…
If you’re a dad with kids age 0 to 3, sign up for The Basics. It’s a free program that provides everyday tools to intentionally improve on your kids’ learning potential. Take note of this and other community resources encouraged by HoCo’s Office of Children and Families to keep being Read more…
HCPSS says we’re in this for the long haul. Our students will be virtual at least until April, so it’s worth making your kids’ workstation as comfortable as possible. Brent and I have some tips on getting essentials for your setup. Have any virtual learning victory items? Hopefully, your kids Read more…
In the search for something to keep our fidgety kid engaged and in place during virtual schooling, we came across Active Chairs by Studico. They’re wobbling stools designed to keep active kids engaged and focused while balancing in place. Their company sent us a few of them to try out Read more…
Our family linked up with a couple of others overseas to write letters between the elementary-aged kids. As we worked through the process, all of us (parents included) got more into the activity. It turned into an impressive blend of life skills and entertainment. Life Skills & Entertainment As we Read more…
We’re all figuring out this distance learning thing. I was looking for more insight into how my elementary students were doing with their virtual math classwork. I found a feature called the Dreambox Family Dashboard and is pretty simple to set up. Set Up Parent Access Here’s the quick how-to: Read more…
The Early Childhood Programs office of Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) shared a list of resources to help local dads get their kids ready for school. The tips below are from Amy Kelly, Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Specialist for HCPSS. This relationship with HCPSS and the Howard Read more…
Of the most successful students in the country, one of the only common traits found is their father was involved in their education. As stated by the Fatherhood Institute, dads showing an interest in their kid’s education Is a larger factor in their child’s academic success than income level, family Read more…