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Month: July 2022

When you think of math with five year olds, think number lines

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 by Amber

I have a loose goal when working with my children when they are five to get them to add numbers… Read more When you think of math with five year olds, think number lines

Emotionally intelligent husbands are key

Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Amber

You know what I love about this man? He is emotionally intelligent. The other night I told him (my husband)… Read more Emotionally intelligent husbands are key

Sometimes self-care really is salt baths and massages

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Amber

There has been a sentiment on social media that has alarmed me for a while now. It goes like this,… Read more Sometimes self-care really is salt baths and massages

I’m drawing the line at Spelling Bees. No more wars on kids’ competitions.

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by Amber

Life seems to have come back to life lately, and I again now get a flurry of posts in my… Read more I’m drawing the line at Spelling Bees. No more wars on kids’ competitions.

Learning about your children’s cognitive function stacks

Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by Amber

I started learning about cognitive functions, and, nope, my life is not the same. I always knew about the Myers… Read more Learning about your children’s cognitive function stacks

Teaching children about customer service (and life)

Posted on July 21, 2022July 24, 2022 by Amber

I had wanted to do a lesson with my children about customer service for a few weeks now. I had… Read more Teaching children about customer service (and life)

What’s your battery life? Talking to kids about emotional health

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Amber

I recently started reading about the electric health of humans, and it’s been a game changer for me. I found… Read more What’s your battery life? Talking to kids about emotional health

Stories, Games, and Baseball Stats: Maybe Abundance Mindset is the True Brain Hack

Posted on July 12, 2022July 13, 2022 by Amber

I was reading the other day about a study done in which students who were given frequent pop quizzes retained… Read more Stories, Games, and Baseball Stats: Maybe Abundance Mindset is the True Brain Hack

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