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Raising Stonecatchers

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We just finished our latest read-aloud, the young adult adaptation of Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice by Bryan Stevenson.  I read Just Mercy years ago and it is the most powerful book I’ve ever read. And I’ve read a whole heckuva lot of books.  This is one of those books that…

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The Kindness Elves Inspire Kindness at Home and Beyond

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The Kindness Elves inspire kindness at home and beyond. Start a kindness-fueled family tradition that your children will remember for always!

Savvy Kid? Check Out These Elf on the Shelf Alternatives

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Let’s chat Elf on the Shelf alternatives, shall we? I always say that I want to savor every last drop of childhood magic. I am well-aware that childhood is fleeting. It’s gone in a blink. And, sometimes, when you are the parent of a gifted child, it’s gone even faster.  Oh, the questioning! The questions floor me, and they’ve…

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Fight Grumpiness with One-on-One Reading

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I think I stumbled into something good today, and I love it when that happens. I thought I would share it here in hopes it will help another mama in the throes. First, the backstory: My kids are getting over being sick. It was nothing terrible, but it was enough to disrupt sleep and moods…

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Asynchronous Development and The Gifted Child

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When Leo was 3-years-old, he was obsessed with dinosaurs. Obsessed. We had dinosaur books everywhere, he drew pictures of dinosaurs, he wrote books about dinosaurs. We read [easyazon_link identifier=”0545694809″ locale=”US” tag=”mylitpop-20″]Dinosaurumpus[/easyazon_link]! so many times that I still have it memorized. Our copy is worn and tattered, well-loved. One night, when I went to tuck Leo in for…

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Bouncy Bands Help to Focus Active Learners

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When I was working as a school psychologist, I loved wiggle worms. There was just something about their twisting and turning and bouncing and endless questioning and energy. I found them to be completely delightful… and I could see what a challenge they would be in a classroom of 25+ children. On the morning of testing,…

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