Comparing a CSA with the Corner Farm Stand
For years, we bought our produce at the big chain super store with all of our other shopping. Then one summer, my…
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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Our Year with the Alphabet
For about a year after my daughter turned three, I taught her the alphabet. While she didn’t have a direct need to…
Leaf Turkeys – A Thanksgiving Craft with Kids
Ever have grand ideas for a craft, but your kids’ have a completely different creative vision? That’s what happened to me this…
Serving a Safer Feast this Thanksgiving
The food at Thanksgiving is the tradition of the holiday for many American families. But what if a new family member has…
How to Effectively Talk to Your Child’s Teacher
As I’ve stated before, I firmly believe in public education. But, parent involvement is necessary. Parents and teachers must work together to…