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Sex Offenders At School: Who Bears Responsibility of Notifying Parents?

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A few months ago, a parent at Trinity Lutheran Christian School, nestled in the Anaheim Hills between Disneyland and rugged wild canyons, discovered that another parent was a registered sex offender listed on the California State Attorney…
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What Caine’s Arcade Teaches Us About Modern Parenting

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Is it possible that the parenting guru my generation so desperately needs is a dude who sells used car parts out of a store in East L.A.? Can it be that George Monroy with his goatee and receding hairline—who gave his 9 year-old some cardboard…
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Becoming a Special Ed Teacher

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Me, a Special Ed teacher? I’ve never been a patient person. Not at almost 34 and definitely not at 22. Yet, after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, I took a profession where patience, understanding and even more…
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Pushy Moms Force Cancelled Easter Hunt: When Hovering Parents Spoil The Fun

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As a single mom, I really don’t have time to sweat the small stuff. So when it comes to holidays, my busy, broke, non-religious self usually executes the bare minimum. I do Christmas, of course, but in a creative, budget-conscious Single…
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Natural Easter Egg Decorating Primer

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If you have little bunnies at home who want in on the Easter Egg decorating fun, here’s a way to do it all naturally! This infographic provides information about using natural ingredients to color Easter eggs, what types of material you can…
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8 Fabulous Easter Crafts for Kids (and Their Parents)

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 With Easter right around the corner, my blog reader and email is full of crafts and activities to celebrate the holiday. There are so many great ideas out there that it can be hard to know which ones to choose,…
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Are Girls Are Smarter Than Boys?

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There is no question that math and science related fields will dominate the future workforce. Girls born and raised in the 21st century outperform their male counterparts in grades and admittance to college. And still, females lag in coveted…
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Hispanics Are More Disciplined in Schools

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The Department of Education (DOE) recently released new data showing that Hispanic and other minority students might be affected disproportionally by zero tolerance policies. Are these policies effective? And what can you do to ensure your…
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Why Latinos Should Make School a Priority

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The economic crisis is forcing more and more families to consider different ways of making ends meet. Unfortunately, for many Latino families this may mean that a teenager has to get a job. And although having a summer job can be a valuable…