Education

I encourage my children to talk to strangers. I realize that statement might sound a little strange, so let me explain. Stranger Danger For generations the standard parenting safety advice has been “Don’t talk to strangers.” In my own childhood I remember hearing the story of Adam Walsh and his abduction. And for many years stories like his fueled the fear in parents that stranger abduction was a real and looming risk for their children. “Don’t talk to strangers” became a response to the fear that unknown predators were lurking on the fringes of every park and playground, waiting to snatch up our children. Scenarios were reviewed with school children where strangers are able to lure children with the ruse of a...

In my adult years, I have found it difficult to understand how people handle differing opinions. Maybe it is because I took a debate class in college. Maybe it is because I am a minority, and I have had to live in a world where most people are different from me. It could honestly just be a matter of upbringing. I'm really not sure what it is that makes me long for people to learn how to communicate about their differences. What I do know is seeking to understand and educating people with different views seems to be a much more effective way to have unity, far more so than the highly opinionated tongue-lashings we see on social media...

Red Stick Moms Blog is thrilled to partner with BASIS.ed, a dynamic American educational network that manages world-quality schools. Today, the Director of Student Acquisition at BASIS.ed is on the blog sharing more about their charter schools and the unique liberal arts curriculum that inspires a love for learning. BASIS.ed – One of the Nation’s Best Academic Programs Is Tuition Free and Looking to Grow Who wouldn’t want this opportunity for their child?  BASIS.ed managed Charter Schools are exploring the potential of expanding to Baton Rouge for Fall 2018! Attend our Information Session on Wednesday, January 18th at the Women’s Hospital to learn more about our expansion plans and unique academic model. RSVP here or visit BringBASIS.com!   In BASIS charter school classrooms,...

I’m a mom of a two-year-old. He is great. He is hilarious. He is chatty. I work full-time and have him enrolled in a local daycare/pre-school that I LOVE. And then about two weeks into the school year, I looked in his folder for his artwork and the teacher let me know that all the artwork would be kept in a binder … till the end of the year!  I was initially just slightly annoyed, then I found out that it was because the school went from being independent to being associated with the Department of Education. I asked the teacher what that meant exactly, and she explained it was more paperwork/administrative changes than anything else. Still annoyed about the artwork,...

Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by our friend and New Orleans mom, Melissa, who is also the owner of the toy subscription service Little Pnuts.  Subscription Boxes :: A Comprehensive List {Featuring Little Pnuts} Subscription boxes are officially all the rage. There are options for men, women and children. This post focuses on subscription box options for kids because if you’re anything like me then you are always looking for ways to keep the toys in your house fresh and engaging. A subscription box is the perfect way to do that, and I was recently sent a free box from Little Pnuts so I could see what the hype is all about! Little Pnuts describes their toys, often sourced in Europe, as...