Children strongly benefit from the power of positivity. Affirmations don’t have to be long or complicated. Education is super important and with kids facing new struggles in terms of how they may be learning (hate remote learning?), it is more…
How to Handle Remote Learning When Your Child HATES it
For most, the new school year has started. Given the current climate, many families have transitioned to a remote learning curriculum. By now, you have probably gotten into a good routine for learning from home. But what do you do…
Get to Know Gorillas After Streaming The One and Only Ivan Now on Disney+
The One and Only Ivan released on Disney+ this weekend and it’s a perfect film for the whole family. I am probably of the minority that loves book to film adaptations. Though I’ve never read The One and Only Ivan,…
The Best Educational Shows (and Movies) Now Streaming On Disney+
The Disney+ platform is full of content! At the risk of sounding cliche, there is literally something for everybody. Feeling nostalgic? Your favorite Disney Channel Original Movie is probably there. Want to explore the MCU? Easy! Whatever type of Disney…
Getting Into a Good Routine for Learning at Home
We’re about three weeks away from school here in NYC and summer has definitely been… lax to say the least. School is going to be different this year and it has been a struggle for many to figure out back…
20 Positive Affirmations for Parents and Children Learning at Home
This school year is set to bring forth a whole new set of challenges for families who have moved from in school learning, to schooling at home. Parents are set with the task of learning how to nurture their children…
Making Peace with Your Back to School Decision
This summer has been particularly difficult for parents as we had to navigate the “new normal”, all with the uncertainty of what the school year ahead would look like. Schools all over the country have begun reopening in the midst…
Educational Shows on Netflix For Kids Who Are Now Schooling at Home
It’s no secret that we get a considerable amount of screentime around here. We love movies, and even my 5 year old binge watches shows on Netflix and Disney+. With the upcoming school year looking so different, we are going…
Where to Shop for Your Little Boys Back to School Clothes
Admittedly, back to school 2020 is looking different than any other year. We are in the midst of so many things happening this year and the uncertainty surrounding school is stressful in and of itself. Combine all of that with…
10 Books Every Little Black Boy Needs In Their Library
We have a diverse library of books and Dr. Seuss is definitely still high on the boys list of favorites (Green Eggs and Ham anyone?). We have reading time every single day and while the time of day varies, we…
Back to School 2020 Memes That Will Make You Laugh So You Don’t Cry
As a parent back to school is already stressful on a regular year. But 2020?!?! Every month of 2020 just seems to continute to outdo itself. The decision to homeschool, or hybrid school or whatever school is enough to make…
55 Elementary Level Books Perfect for Black History Month
February is Black History month and since my little is beginning to read, I spent some time scouring the web for books that he would be able to read on his level. Finding books that test his comprehension while giving…
