Tag: kids

6 Throwback Movies We’d Love to Revisit With Our Kids

6 Throwback Movies We’d Love to Revisit With Our Kids ‘Frozen’ and ‘Toy Story’ are getting new sequels, but they’re not the only old-school films worth revisiting. Here are six more that deserve an update. By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal Fact checked by Karen Cilli There was mayhem in my house when I told my 8-year-old daughter that both Frozen AND Toy Story were each getting another…

Life Lessons From Disney Movies To Teach Our Kids

Life Lessons From Disney Movies To Teach Our Kids Disney movies are chock full of wisdom—here’s what kids (and parents!) can learn from six of our favorites. By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal My daughter is in the second grade and just turned 8-years-old—and quite often, my mind goes blank during what should be “teachable moments.” Sometimes, I simply can’t believe my daughter…

Perfect Attendance Awards Should Not Exist

Perfect Attendance Awards Should Not Exist Achieving perfect attendance isn’t an equitable or desirable way to measure a child’s intelligence or educational experience. By Mia Carella Perfect attendance awards should not exist. There. I said it. Since I became the parent of a child with disabilities and medical issues, I have been critical of school reward systems in general. I don’t think report…