I don’t know about you, but when school is back in full swing, life gets extra crazy. I found myself wondering how to fit in activities that support my preschoolers' literacy learning at home. When free time seems nonexistent,...
Car rides with young children are...enjoyable. Not exactly! Car rides with little kids are... quiet. Nope, not if they are awake! However, car rides can be both of these with some quality podcasts for kids. Huge bonus is they...
My family recently attended a sleep-away camp through the YMCA. Our family of 4 slept in our own bunkhouse for 3 nights and enjoyed 4 beautiful days on Lake Ossipee. We participated in all of the traditional camp activities...
I'm an educator and literacy specialist of 38 years in public and private schools. Most recently, I'm at Berwick Academy in Southern Maine and previously the Carroll School in Massachusetts. I’ve dedicated a tremendous amount of time to students...
Do you have a young kiddo at home who’s got back to school anxiety? Personally, I have a first time preschooler who is pretty uncertain about starting his program and a first grader who’s feeling jittery about having a...
As the sun begins to set on summer vacation, the reality of back to school is beginning to set in. If your child’s sleep schedule has gone into “summer mode,” it’s important to start thinking about “school mode” before...
It is hard to believe school is here. It is important to start our children’s day off with a well-balanced breakfast but finding family-friendly breakfast ideas can be hard!
A good breakfast should include 3 key components: protein, healthy fat,...
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 is upon us.
So, there’s no better time to get creative with your kid(s) and craft the ultimate expression of gratitude for your favorite educator. Now I’m not talking about raiding your Pinterest boards and rushing...
November is SEPAC Awareness month in Massachusetts. But what is SEPAC?
Perhaps you’ve heard of the term before. The SEPAC acronym stands for Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Massachusetts state law requires all public school districts to maintain one. Like...
Seacoast Moms' owner Allison was lucky enough to talk to Amy Aylward about girls in flag football. Both her kiddos play and her daughter, in particular, has taken to it. With four years of flag football under her belt,...
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5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
