Category: children
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Back to school wellness routines: staying hydrated
My family lives in North Carolina. The summers and early falls here are hot and humid. Staying hydrated is very important, but also very difficult. My family and I try hard to stay hydrated, especially as school starts back. Here are some tips for making hydration a part of your routine. 1. Pack your water…
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Fun Friday: my summer bucket list
Many of us have a bucket list for our lives, but do you ever make one for summer? There are so many fun things I want to do with my daughters this summer. They got out of school May 12, but I don’t get out until June 9. As a result, that gives me a…
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Make it Monday: Printables for your tween girl’s room
We have a soon-to-be twelve year old in our home. And because she is getting older, she is quickly outgrowing her little girl room and all the little girl prints I made for her. I decided to make this makeup themed trio for her, and since we weren’t entirely sure if we wanted them in…
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Getting organized for dance competitions
My daughters have done dance competitions for a few seasons now. One thing I have learned about dance competitions is that the better organized and prepared you are, the less stressed you and your dancers are. I have also learned to pack early and plan ahead. A few years ago, we purchased a large Ovation…
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Observing Black History Month: children’s books about notable African American authors
As an educator, I feel that it is important to learn about other cultures, countries and ethnic backgrounds. We live in a country that is rich with many different cultures and backgrounds, and all of us have ancestors who have made significant contributions to our nation. Our history is full of African American people who…