Why I Can’t Babysit at Bedtime
I’ve never been one to jump at the chance to babysit. While I quickly learned to follow my instincts with my own…
Jacky Boyd is a Maine high school English teacher on hiatus. Currently, she stays at home with her two children, ages 5 and 3. While books and teaching are her first passion, she loves to share what she has learned through parenting. Jacky has learned "on the job" about several areas including breastfeeding, baby led weaning, food allergies, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and literacy, including extensive children's and young adult knowledge. She is dyslexic, so pardon her occasional errors.
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What I Learned from Pre-K
A year ago, my daughter waited in the front yard for the bus for her first day of public Pre-K. She wore…
9 Tips to Start Reducing Waste in the Kitchen
Engrained in my personality are deepest respect for nature and a strong desire for frugality. Blending these two together is where most…
Common Core 101
A year ago, Ed Week reported that 62% of Americans had not heard of Common Core, including 55% of parents of school…
Controling the Mess of Baby Led Weaning
Baby led weaning (BLW) is pretty awesome. No jars or spoons, and your baby discovers the food your family loves at…