Category - Education

 

5 minutes of caring Resolution Resolve by Mary Cady Ford, January 5 Little eyes are always watching. What Are You Building? by Mary Cady Ford, December 10 (1 comment) With a little love and hard work, you can build anything. Thanksgiving How-To by Mary Cady Ford, November 25 Who are the people in your neighborhood? Grocery Groupie by Stephen Moseley, November 3 (1 comment) Turn saving energy and money into a game fun for the whole family. National School Lunch Week by Michelle Andrade, October 13 Help make school lunches better. What School Do You Go To? by Michelle Andrade, October 9 Not your kids...you! Want More by Wanting Less by Michelle Andrade, September 29 Take stock of what you have and learn to be thankful for it. Library Card Sign-Up Month by Michelle Andrade, September 25 Don't have a library card? Signing up is easy! Cafeteria Style by Michelle Andrade, September 19 Let your kids eat off the menu today. Spoken To Motivate by Michelle Andrade, September 18 Use an old speech to inspire a new passion. The Shirt Off Your Back by Sam Davidson, September 15 Donate clothing along with paper and pencils. The Home Team by Kathy Dippolito, September 12 Don't forget who you play for. Fun With a Purpose by Michelle Andrade, September 11 Make friendly gatherings a chance for change. How It's Made by Michelle Andrade, September 9 (1 comment) Encourage curiosity in your children via everyday objects. Reading is Fun(damental) by Kathy Dippolito, September 5 (1 comment) Reading books as a family makes it more fun. Supply a School by Michelle Andrade, August 18 Double up on the school supplies when shopping for your own. Where Are You Registered? by Sam Davidson, August 14 Want something for someone else. Pick a Mascot by Michelle Andrade, August 11 The Olympics can represent a lot. Five Percent at a Time by Sam Davidson, August 8 (1 comment) We're making it easy for you to support a cause. Two Little Piggies by Michelle Andrade, August 7 Here's an easy way to teach your kids about philanthropy. What's Your Cause? by Sam Davidson, July 25 Everyone has a cause. What's yours? Stamp It! by Michelle Andrade, July 18 Put a message on the outside of the envelope. Cooks Aplenty, Cooks Galore by Michelle Andrade, July 14 (1 comment) Use mealtime as a teaching time. The Meaning of It All by Michelle Andrade, July 9 Learn a meaningful new word and teach it to your kids. About That Thing... by Michelle Andrade, July 1 (1 comment) Continue to ask if someone's doing okay. Books and Authors a Million by Michelle Andrade, June 25 Go deeper than the book and learn about an author. Why It's Called New(s) by Michelle Andrade, June 10 Find a new place for your news. You Are What You Eat? by Michelle Andrade, June 6 (1 comment) How much food does your family throw away? Next Steps in Africa by Michelle Andrade, June 4 Here's what some folks are doing over there. Share The Mail by Kathy Dippolito, May 30 Send letters and learn a lot. Read To Feed by Michelle Andrade, May 28 Read and raise money. It's a win-win. Visit a Cemetery by Michelle Andrade, May 26 When else but today? Talk to a Senior by Michelle Andrade, May 21 Bridge the generation gap with a hello. Allergy Alert by Michelle Andrade, May 19 Do you know who's allergic to what? Brain Food by Michelle Andrade, May 12 Help your family get smarter at the dinner table. An African Education by Michelle Andrade, May 8 Educate your family about another world. Search Before You Donate by Michelle Andrade, May 6 (2 comments) Investigate with your family where your money's going. Bring Light by Sam Davidson, April 18 Fund something important. Unplug Your Kids by Michelle Andrade, April 11 (2 comments) See what happens when your kids de-digitalize. Stories of Survival by Michelle Andrade, April 9 Share with your kids the stories of those who've survived. Get It Reviewed by Michelle Andrade, April 4 (1 comment) Get a heads up on what you're reading. A Wednesday Pick-Me-Up by Michelle Andrade, April 2 Wednesdays can be wonderful again. Get Some Good News by Michelle Andrade, March 19 Tired of reading the same old bad news? Go Back to School by Michelle Andrade, March 18 Find out what's needed at a local school. Sign In by Michelle Andrade, December 26 (1 comment) Sign a petition that is meaningful to you and your family today! Generous Surfing by Sam Davidson, November 26 In search of online deals today? How about online giving? Give Better by Sam Davidson, November 19 (3 comments) You have choices when you give to others.

one minute nibbles Cool Moms In The Community: Books Inspire Change by Michelle Andrade, October 21 "I never thought I would sell anything but felt compelled to introduce these books to as many children as I could," says Megan Salyer Freund of Barefoot Books. Cool People In The Community: Meet Doe Run Farm by Michelle Andrade, September 16 An interview with local farmer, and empty-nester, Judy McGary of Doe Run Farm. Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: I Should Have Employed My Own Child Labor by Luanne Davidson, August 28 Fully employ your children with activities appropriate for their age and you will teach them true responsibility. Cool Families Host AFS Students by Michelle Andrade, August 6 AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership. Digging In The Dirt by Michelle Andrade, July 25 Let your kids be a part of the planting, watering, watching, digging, cleaning, cutting, cooking AND eating and they will see the entire food process! Television and Me by Michelle Andrade, July 21 For me or not? Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Celebrated More Independence Days by Luanne Davidson, July 3 (1 comment) Celebrate your child's growing independence as they move from childhood on up. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Set Up Summer on the Summer Solstice by Luanne Davidson, June 19 Take this summer solstice to set the tone for the entire summer. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Written My Own Book by Luanne Davidson, May 29 What kind of book will you and your family write? Welcome to CoolMomsCare! by Michelle Andrade, March 7 Got a minute? Take your coat off and stay a while! We are glad you are here. CoolMomsCare is here to inspire, encourage and guide you on this journey to Saving the World, One Kid at a Time. Art of Awakening Their Natural Curiosity by Michelle Andrade, January 7 The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. **Anatole France** Motivate Daily by Michelle Andrade, December 21 People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. **Zig Ziglar**