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Welcome! This is a work in progress. Find me on Twitter at @mme_h for all PLN-type things. ~ Selena Horrell

A Different BooklistA Canadian, independent, multicultural bookstore specializing in books from the African Caribbean Diaspora and the Global South.

Books About Racism and Social JusticeCommon Sense Media editors help you choose Books About Racism and Social Justice. Help your kids understand racial bias and the demand for change.

The Adult Role in Child-led Play – How to Become a Learning AllyWritten by Clare Caro ‘Child-led Play’ is where the child follows their own play urges. It does not refer to the play during which the adult follows the child, or to play during which the...

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Effective Hand Therapy Putty Exercises + Free PDF | Flint RehabHand therapy putty exercises can help you regain dexterity in your hand with a simple, affordable accessory. Before we dig into the exercises, you should know how to get the most of your hand putty exercises: Getting the Best Results from Hand Putty Exercises If you only learn one thing from this post, remember this: … Effective Hand Therapy Putty Exercises + Free PDF Read More »

5 Ways To Deal With Frustrations As a ParentAll parents get frustrated at times. And some of us lose patience more often than we’d like. With the pressures of daily life and the demands of parenting, such as fatigue, sibling fights, homework time, it’s no mystery we get overwhelmed. The next time frustration occurs, try one of the ideas below to regain your calm and build up your emotional toolbox. With a little practice, you’ll quickly recall why you adore those kiddos so much!

Down With Naked Numbers - Educational Math Games for KidsConfusion can result when children rattle off numbers without actually counting something. Teachers can present educational math games for kids by modeling.

Anxiety in Children: A Metaphor to Put You In Their ShoesA metaphor to put you in their shoes (and right beside them). Telling them there’s nothing to worry about won’t help. And there’s a good reason for this.

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What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story? There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.

How to Get Your Kids to Stop Hitting For Good - A Fine ParentI hate it when I see kids hitting others. But it's worse when it's my own kids hitting each other! Here's how I got them to stop hitting in just 2 weeks.

10 Habits to Strengthen a Parent-Child RelationshipConnection is as essential to us parents as it is to our children.

What to Say to Little Kids Instead of "Say Sorry"When touring different preschools for my daughter, I visited one where I got to observe the kids playing on the playground. While climbing the ladder on the slide, a little boy accidentally stepped on a little girl’s finger, and she started crying. What happened next left me astounded.

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13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Help an Anxious Child Calm DownWant to know how to help an anxious child calm big fears and worries? Rather than “You’ll be fine,” try one of these powerful phrases that work...

What Parents Can Do to Nurture Good WritersSteve Graham, an expert in writing instruction, shares advice on guiding children. “Reading is really critical, but it’s not enough.”

Build Your Muscles, Build Your BrainExercise and learning go hand in hand. Physical activity not only facilitates the birth of new brain cells, it also produces smart chemicals that promote learning. Find out how you can reap the ben…

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