Tag: parenting
A new parent talks: learning how to read every day
By Jessica on February 27th, 2013
When you are pregnant, you have so many ideas about what parenthood is going to be like. You have months to plan everything. (From experience I can say that is even truer if you happen to be put on months of bed rest!) And for us, a family that wasmore… full post
The Benefits of Blocks
By Michael on February 22nd, 2013
As a parent of two (almost) toddlers, blocks are becoming just as much of a playtime ‘must’ as books. Lydia happily stacks and knocks down and stacks again. And, of course, when Lydia breaks out her blocks, Kian inevitably takes a few for himself.more… full post
Parents support literacy through the Read and Rise Family Engagement Workshop
By Alex on February 20th, 2013
Besides parent-teacher night, it’s not too often that you walk into a school and find a classroom filled with parents. However, when I attended the Read and Rise family engagement workshop at P.S. 179 in the Bronx last week, that is exactly what Imore… full post
Reading aloud isn’t just for the classroom
By Alex on February 11th, 2013
Today, Julia Graeper from the Classroom and Community Group has stopped by OOM to talk about the importance of reading to children, no matter how old or young they may be. Julia, a mother of an eight-month old knows a little something about readingmore… full post
Weekly “Pinspiration”: parental pins
By Megan on January 25th, 2013
Our weekly “Pinspiration” series continues! There’s something for everyone on this highly visual, highly addictive platform. We covered how teachers, librarians, book lovers, authors, and organizers use Pinterest, but what about parents? There ismore… full post
A lifelong memory in 15 minutes
By Guest Blogger on December 19th, 2012
Scholastic’s senior corporate communications director Sara Sinek has a story to share about reading at her daughter’s school. Being a working mom, I try to make an extra effort to be as present as possible in my children’s classrooms. Imore… full post
#readeveryHOLIDAY: Share your photos on Instagram
By Megan on December 10th, 2012
What comes to mind when you think of the holiday season? Piles of presents, fresh snow, gingerbread houses… to name a few? Well, how about snuggling up with a good book? The holidays are about spending time with family and friends, and whatmore… full post
Recovery resources in the wake of hurricane Sandy
By Megan on November 13th, 2012
Here at Scholastic, the aftermath of hurricane Sandy is still very much on our minds. We all have heard stories from family members and friends who have lost homes, businesses, and countless personal belongings. Just yesterday I spoke with someonemore… full post
Storia saved the day! (Or rather, the night)
By Guest Blogger on November 5th, 2012
As you probably know, our offices and most of our New York area employees were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Scholastic’s senior corporate communications director Sara Sinek has a story to tell about how her kids fared during the storm. Thanks,more… full post
Why Choices magazine loves Karli
By Guest Blogger on October 19th, 2012
Judy Goldberg is the “newish” (she started this summer) editor of Choices magazine, the health and well-being publication for teens. This is her first post for OOM, but she hopes to make regular appearances to share amazing stories like the onemore… full post
