Before we go any further, it would probably be best to address the curly-haired elephant in the room. As I mentioned on his profile, Cray-Cray was diagnosed with autism at around two years of age. Occasionally when we mention this to people we've just met, his mother and I get [...]
I started shaving at a young age, probably 12 or so. Whether I needed to or not could be up for debate, but whatever the case, it happened. It is one regret I have because I had a pretty strong beard by the time I was 17. The only [...]
The millennial generation is among the hardest for parents to raise. Thanks to smartphones and social media, our children are used to instant gratification; they then expect this from every aspect of their lives. They presume that good grades and a job should simply fall into their lap. As [...]
Children tend to have a vivid imagination. They always bubble with new ideas and thoughts; however, at the same time, some of them do have troubles capturing those ideas on paper. It isn’t surprising, actually: while writing can be an interesting subject, it doesn’t always seem like that to [...]
There are few pleasures simpler or as rewarding as reading to (and with) your little one. Sometimes a children’s book captures the imagination of the child and the out-loud reader alike, A Child of Books being a perfect example. Other times, it seems kids latch onto a particular book [...]
Being homeschoolers, we have our hands right in the mix of our daughter’s education. Not only are we her parents, for better or worse, we are also her educators. This may not be an ideal choice for parents since some don't have the time to properly educate their [...]
There are still those who say that gaming and technology is dumbing down our kids, while others say harnessing the things gamers obsessed with the top bitcoin sportsbooks are already learning is one way to Use Gaming to Save the World. There is no doubt that our kids are [...]
In this the pilot episode of “But Daddy Why?”, Pat and Eric dig in and do the research to tell you the origin stories of Daylight Saving Time and Wednesday’s funny spelling.
Ever hear of a champion for people with dyslexia? -a defender of the bullied Today we have the honor of speaking with Carolina Concha, the creator of Super Dyslalia, a superhero that speaks up for people with learning disabilities. To find out more and participate go to www.superdyslalia.com
Students with disabilities are not exempt from testing including standardized tests. This is good because we want our students to be held to the highest of standards as well and be able to compete with their non disabled peers. Join us in a discussion about assessment and accountability, particularly as it [...]
