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It All Adds Up… Helping Children Excel In Math

Math is one of my favorite subjects, probably because math is a universal language and isn’t really open to interpretation- an answer is right or it isn’t. It’s so pragmatic and practical and useful, and having a good grasp of all areas of math benefits us throughout our lives. The fact is, we will use […]

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Time For Tennis!

I love tennis! I’ve played for years, since I was a teen and my girlfriends and I would spend our Saturday mornings playing at local tennis courts for hours. I really wanted my sons to try it out as well, because tennis is one of those sports that is both active and social, a wonderful […]

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Kids Who Make Money 101

Last year I read The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies with my son, and I realized kids can do lots of things to not only make themselves some money, but to carry this sort of capitalistic mindset and work ethic throughout their lives. So, I did what any mom who wants to encourage her sons […]

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20 Unique Fun Family Summer Activities + A To Do Printable

Summer is finally here! It’s that time of year to plan for a season of exciting activities, ten weeks packed with both fun adventures and days of relaxation and family time. Summertime is sometimes the only time that families have to really spend together if children are in school and activities all year, so we […]

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Our First Year At NYSSMA

NYSSMA offers an annual Spring Evaluation Festival every year, and our piano teacher suggested my son apply for this prestigious evaluation for professional feedback. He has been playing piano for over two years and plays beautifully, but since he hasn’t been heavily trained to sight read she suggested he start with Level I. There are […]

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