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May 07 2019

Parents as Experts in the Classroom

No doubt about it – teachers are masters at crafting academic content so that its relatable to students. They can take the mundane in numbers, work their magic, and teach kids how to multiply fractions. And they can take drab characters, shine a light on them and all of a sudden, these characters become our kids’ best friends. Simply put, teachers are truly inspirational! Sometimes, though, parents are tempted to think that the teacher is the only one that can be in command of student learning in the classroom. The truth is that teachers embrace all experts to enlighten their students and would be more than happy to welcome your experience and expertise in the classroom! So, what are some topics you could present to students? [Read more…]

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Apr 30 2019

Benefits of Volunteering At Your Child’s School

My daughters have been very fortunate to attend an elementary school which offers a parent participation program. This type of alternative education program emphasizes parent involvement with classroom learning, whether it be to accompany students on a field trip, prepare classroom materials at home prior to the teacher’s lesson, or to read with a small group of students. The idea is that students who receive support from multiple adults will have a more enriched learning experience.

How to Volunteer at School

Even if your children are not in a specific parent participation program, you can still volunteer in your child’s school. There are many benefits for you and your children when you seek out opportunities and get involved with your child’s education. Here’s my top 10! [Read more…]

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Apr 23 2019

Resume Writing for Kids

As our children plan for their summer activities, some may need to write a resume for summer internship programs or for a neighborhood job. This resume template was designed to help our children organize their thoughts and experiences in a professional template. Children have used this format to obtain jobs as parents’ helpers, dog walkers, gardeners, babysitters, and to support work and community service activities. The template is also published as a blog in Vietnamese and Spanish on our website by Mary Ann Burke.

My Resume (What is your name, phone number, email, and address?)

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Apr 16 2019

Grandma Finds Her Own Space in Shared Housing

I finally decided to rent office space outside of our family home after months of struggling to find personal space for my professional career work. This was a difficult decision because I also help with the care of my grandson some of the days after school.

The search for office space in Silicon Valley near my home was difficult because there were limited space options and most came with high rental costs. I was finally successful in being able to secure a separate office in a shared space concept building. Many of these buildings are provided to folks who complete most of their work on a portable computer. These workers can also rent a conference room for meetings on an hourly basis. Other options include long term leases for a limited number of separate office spaces. [Read more…]

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Apr 11 2019

Lý lịch của tôi

Lý lịch của tôi (Tên, số điện thoại, email và địa chỉ của bạn?)

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