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Kara brings her quirky perspective to parenting, education, connection and at times, the randomness of the world. She is a mom of two, married 28+ years, former educator, parent blogger, and children’s author. Her goal is to simplify the life of moms and help them find connection.
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Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Studies have shown that Social Emotional Learning Activities not typical academic pursuits are playing a crucial role in student mental health, self-image, and overall child well being. I have put together a list of 30 activities you can do at home by grade level.
Social Emotional Learning: What is it? https://epicpublisher.com/education/social-emotional-learning-what-is-it/
Georgetown Study: Children Stress Levels on the Rise: https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2022/03/24/research-update-childrens-anxiety-and-depression-on-the-rise/
Halloween Writing Prompts (talks about using music for mood in free writes) https://epicpublisher.com/activities/halloween-writing-prompts/
Healthy Screen Time: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/h...
100 Activities Your Child Will Love MORE than Their Screens: https://epicpublisher.com/podcast/unp...
8 Easy Steps to Quash Sibling Rivalry: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/8...
FREEBIES: 36 Heart Cut Out Positive Affirmations (Easy, not Cheesy!) https://epicpublisher.com/36-heart-cu...
Fabulous Games (both competitive and collaborative) we play and love in our home: https://epicpublisher.com/game-list/
36 Heart Cut Out Positive Affirmations (Easy, not Cheesy!) https://epicpublisher.com/36-heart-cu...
100 Acts of Kindness for Challenge!: https://epicpublisher.com/100-acts-of...
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
13 Simple Ways to Get Your Children to Eat Vegetables
Here are 10 kid-friendly Thanksgiving dishes your little ones can help cook, ensuring they are an important part of the family tradition. By assigning age-appropriate tasks, you can teach them valuable skills and create lasting memories as well as instill a sense of confidence and boost self esteem and value.
Link to article: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/10-thanksgiving-foods-the-kids-can-help-prepare/
Links in Article:
Washington Post: Researchers Found Simple Way Study: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/09/29/researchers-have-found-a-simple-way-to-get-kids-to-eat-more-veggies/
Food Network Study Supporting Veggies with Dip: https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2013/06/new-study-kids-eat-more-veggies-with-dip
Dairy Free Ranch Recipe: https://www.superhealthykids.com/garden-party-dairy-free-ranch-dip-recipe/
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/53715/shredded-brussels-sprouts/
Green Smoothie your kids will love: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/green-smoothie-recipe/
Spinach Brownie: https://www.blenderbabes.com/baking-recipes/spinach-brownies/
Veggies into shapes: https://healthyfamilyproject.com/fun-fruit-veggie-shapes-lunchbox/
FREEBIE: 100+ Tidying Tips! https://epicpublisher.com/10-minute-tidying-tips/
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
6 Ways to Support Your Child When a Pet Dies
6 Helpful Hints to Support Your Child in Their Grief Losing a pet can be an emotional and devastating experience for a child. We can help our children build resilience and smile while remembering the good memories. Eventually, they will remember their pet with fondness and love instead of with sadness.
Article: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/consoling-your-child-when-a-pet-dies/
Links in article: Emotional Intelligence: What is It? https://epicpublisher.com/education/social-emotional-learning-what-is-it/
Check out "LOVE NOTES" FOR YOU TO SEND TO YOUR CHILD : https://epicpublisher.com/love-notes/
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Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Create Memorable Holidays on a Budget
Holidays are a time to be with family and friends, but they can be also expensive. There is no need to break the bank. There are many ways to have a memorable holiday on a budget. We will look at your https://epicpublisher.com/activities/create-a-memorable-holiday-on-a-budget/
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids Ages 3-14!
Crafts are a fun way to extend learning while using creativity. These 24 Halloween themed craft ideas will encourage your child to have fun with Halloween while exploring many different ways to celebrate. There are simple crafts and ideas that will engage your older child, so the whole family will get involved.
Article: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/24-halloween-crafts-for-kids-ages-3-14/40
Halloween Treats https://epicpublisher.com/activities/40-halloween-sweets-and-treats/
Halloween Lesson Plans: https://epicpublisher.com/education/happy-haunting-homeschool-halloween-lesson-plans/
FREEBIE: HALLOWEEN LESSON PLANS: https://epicpublisher.com/halloween-lesson-plan/ Trunk or treat checklist: https://epicpublisher.com/trunk-or-treat/
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Halloween Crafts for Kids ages 3-14!
Crafts are a fun way to extend learning while using creativity. These 24 Halloween themed craft ideas will encourage your child to have fun with Halloween while exploring many different ways to celebrate. There are simple crafts and ideas that will engage your older child, so the whole family will get involved.
Article: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/24-halloween-crafts-for-kids-ages-3-14/ 40
Halloween Treats https://epicpublisher.com/activities/40-halloween-sweets-and-treats/
Halloween Lesson Plans: https://epicpublisher.com/education/happy-haunting-homeschool-halloween-lesson-plans/
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HALLOWEEN LESSON PLANS: https://epicpublisher.com/halloween-lesson-plan/ Trunk or treat checklist: https://epicpublisher.com/trunk-or-treat/
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Perfectly ghoulish sweets and treats for your kids’ Halloween party!
Kids love parties. Halloween is a perfect excuse to throw a fun get together. If you have decided to have the celebration at your home, you will want to be creative with creepy and suitably ghoulish treats. Here are 40 ideas to get you started that your little one can have fun helping you create.
Blog Article: https://epicpublisher.com/?p=9387&preview=true
Links in article:
Trunk or Treat: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/trunk-or-treat-the-best-way-to-celebrate-halloween/
Halloween Crafts https://epicpublisher.com/activities/halloween-crafts-for-kids-ages-3-14/
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Trunk or Treat Checklist: https://epicpublisher.com/trunk-or-treat/
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
3 homeschool Halloween lesson plans for different ages!
Your children are excited about the upcoming festivities. Use this to engage them in a lesson at home. Halloween gives you a great hook ready to go! 3 separate lesson plans for young, elementary and middle school. Each lesson plan comes with at least 3 different activities!
Links in article: Halloween Crafts: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/halloween-crafts-for-kids-ages-3-14/
Halloween Sweets and Treats: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/halloween-sweets-and-treats/
Trunk or Treat: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/trunk-or-treat-the-best-way-to-celebrate-halloween/
Rubrics: https://epicpublisher.com/education/homeschooling-how-will-you-choose-a-writing-program/
link to buy 2nd grade lesson plans (say: 2nd grade lesson plans with rubric)
FREEBIE: Trunk or Treat Check list: https://epicpublisher.com/trunk-or-treat/
Download the halloween lesson plan lesson plans: https://epicpublisher.com/halloween-lesson-plan/
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