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Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading then this blog is for you.

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    Alternative Ways to Think about How Our Children Learn

    September 13, 2017 /

    During our nearly 250 years as a nation, many Americans have come to share a set of beliefs about how young children learn best.  If you think we do nothing but disagree about education, you’d be Read more [...]

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    August 15, 2017 /

    Just about every American parent feels pleased when their child shows early signs of doing well in school or feels concerned when their youngster lags behind. It’s all part of having “high expectations” Read more [...]

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    Your Child’s Teacher May be Doing Right by Giving Students What They Want

    April 20, 2017 /

    Teachers and parents often fret about setting bad precedents. Don’t let a child stay up late to watch a much-anticipated football game, despite how a child may plead, because then you’ve established Read more [...]

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    November 22, 2016 /

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    November 14, 2016 /

    You just got in the best Civil Engineering University in Manila, you’re excited and then it hits you, you’re an engineering major. You hear all the stories of how hard it is and how not all who Read more [...]

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    How to Add Education to Your Child’s Winter Vacation

    October 26, 2016 /

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