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Tips to Get Your Kids Reading: It Is Easier Than You Think!

September 29, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 12 Comments

Tips to Get Your Kids Reading: It Is Easier Than You Think!

Tips to Get Kids Reading: It Is Easier Than You Think! I've got no magic bullet and I am not here to tell you that getting your kids reading aka getting your child to actually crack open a book will elicit anything other than several moans and groans-- but if you've got the right tools- it can make your task infinitely easier! #1 Get outside and READ! Gather your family, a flashlight, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: kids and books, Raising a Reader, STEM books for kids, Tips to Raise a Book Lover

Four Things I’ve Learned About Life from my Son

September 28, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 17 Comments

Four Things I've Learned About Life from my son

Four Things I've Learned About Life from my  son When I was a little girl I remember telling anyone who would ask me the question, "How many kids do you want when you get older?" AT LEAST FOUR. Of course I never anticipated that the actual act of getting pregnant for a second time would be so arduous. I feel grateful for my gem of a son, my little fighter who survived in my womb when … [Read more...]

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The Sudden Increased Significance of The College Essay

September 23, 2020 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

The Sudden Increased Significance of The College Essay

The Sudden Increased Significance of The College Essay by Tanya Green of @5T_collegeessaycoach   If you’re a parent of a high schooler, you have certainly heard about the anxiety and stress the college process induces in teens. They’re constantly told by adults that they need to not only figure out what to do with their lives in the long term, but also study for the ACTs/SATs, … [Read more...]

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Own The School Year with Verizon

September 16, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 9 Comments

Own The School Year with Verizon

Own The School Year with Verizon is a sponsored post Scenes from working and studying at home- sometimes we double up to get our work done in the same space so that we don't feel so lonely- sometimes we double up to get our work done in the same space so that we don't feel so lonely!  I cannot reiterate enough how lucky we feel to have Verizon mobile and home service to power all our … [Read more...]

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5 Life Lessons From a Dog

August 27, 2020 by Melissa Chapman 19 Comments

The word is out.  In our house every day is National Dog DAY! Today I turn to the greatest teachers on gratitude I’ve ever known: dogs. Never unselfish, but habitually giving credit whenever they see it due. Hence we could all learn a things or two from these 5 Life Lessons From a Dog. So, from their pure integrity, here are some canine keys to living a truly blessed life thanks … [Read more...]

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