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Incorporating social and emotional learning across the curriculum increases opportunities for students to learn these vital skills and creates a positive classroom culture. @shortisweet3 @middleweb https://t.co/6lEngAlWIV https://t.co/jwAOKyC1dm

Let's make a list of things that keep baby entertained through the day.

I'll go first. Get some bubbles!! My 6 month old loves it when I blow them and it provides a good 10 to 30 minutes of entertainment.

Journaling is a great way for kids to practice their literary skills and explore their emotions. Get started with these creative and entertaining prompts. 📝 https://t.co/0K33i3jpg8

This Thanksgiving weekend, there are so many great ways you can create memories with loved ones, while also getting outside and active at the same time! Here are 5 fun ways to do just that: https://t.co/9stxqfUKyc https://t.co/6vYBmD9u2O

Every child is different and develops at a different pace that is right for that child. #edu #K12 #parenting #teaching #children https://t.co/74o7NguZu7

I finally did it!

I bought the damn peloton, after eyeing it for months now. I have always been in good shape and athletic, until I had my second child. I now work FT with 2 kids and I have legit 0 time to physically go to the gym everyday, little to no exercise has left me feeling down on myself and depressed. I’m 30lbs Heavier than ever before, weight isn’t everything, but I hate not feeling healthy. I mentioned the peloton to my fiancé before, we balked at the price, and then forgot about it. Well he’s about to start the fire academy soon which is gonna take up a shitload of his time leaving more on my plate, and he texted me yesterday telling me to get the bike. Of course it’s not solely up to him but such an expensive purchase is a joint decision so I wasn’t gonna just buy it without him agreeing. It comes tomorrow, I’m so excited y’all. I needed to tell someone and I don’t wanna be “that person” telling everyone about my big expensive purchase 😂

Our words are powerful. ✨ Learn more about how WE impact our children's behavior: https://t.co/84lSkdlNAF https://t.co/iBAzIhUKMf

Parents play a crucial role in supporting children in sport. That's why we've compiled a variety of resources to help parents and coaches understand and promote positive sport parenting in any environment. Happy parents = happy kids = a fun year ahead! https://t.co/pdofAcGSj1

I'm in the running to #Win a 6 month ultimate account for Twinkl worth £50.00 Thanks to @craftcartwright new #giveaway #competition https://t.co/QztcsABfhu

While the weather may be gloomy, choosing a flowery girl name will bring even more sunshine to your life https://t.co/J7OjjZp7GG

Pretty certain I’m pregnant but I don’t want to tell anyone

More than a week late and I’ve had some symptoms, but I haven’t taken a test. Mostly because I’ve needed time to process all my emotions about it without having it be a 100% in my face reality. I’ve had an increasing awareness of this though, even before my missed period. This would be my 3rd child, and I’m having some very complex emotions about this right now. I want and love this child even though this isn’t a planned pregnancy. I’m even excited a little bit. I just feel like there’s so much crap going on with my life that things will be even harder now. I’m not sure how my husband is going to feel about it, but I don’t think he’s going to be excited. And I don’t want to deal with anyone else’s emotions or congratulations right now. I think I just like the simplicity of only me knowing and I kind of dread having to make other people aware. But I also needed to get this off my chest. Not sure if anyone else has ever felt this way when they got pregnant?

When 4th graders in a variety of classroomswere asked what their teachers most wanted them to do, they didn't say, "Ask thoughtful questions" or "Make responsible decisions" or Help others." They said, "Be quiet, don't fool around, and get our work done on time. -@alfiekohn

What the heck are y’all making for dinner every night? I feel panicked every time I get home in the kitchen

Both of us work full-time and usually by the time we’re home, I have about an hour for cooking and spending time with my son. I don’t want to spend most of that time cooking, so I’m looking for easy meals that would be appealing for a 1-year old also. Inexpensive and minimal clean up time would be great also! After cooking, bath and bedtime routine, walking the dog, and cleaning dishes/other general cleanup I’m usually not sitting down until 9:30pm

So true. #Bittersweet 💗 https://t.co/BMpcWvLTAJ

Emily Oster is doing a lot of damage.

First, she says in her book *Expecting Better* that it's OK to drink alcohol during pregnancy (it's not, it's super dangerous), and then she says in *Cribsheet* that babies are "happier" if you let them cry themselves to sleep. I know I'll get downvoted for saying this, but I have to say it somewhere: I think this lady is doing a lot of harm. She isn't a doctor or mental health professional, she doesn't know what she's talking about, and she doesn't seem to have anybody's best interest in mind. She wants to make money by publishing books and being a contrarian and going against the grain of good advice. I don't think she actually cares about babies. And if she did, she would be a lot more careful about her advice. In good conscience, I don't think I would be so flippant with my recommendations, knowing that there is so much at stake. I think the odds are high that she's a sociopath.