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Lets get real about kids and dating. First, they are children and finally they are children. What is the purpose of tween dating? Are the two going to create a partnership for life? With the adult divorce rate at approximately fifty percent I say nope. So, in my opinion with no fathomable reason to date I say, let them have fun instead! Statistics tell the tale of how NOT fun tween dating really is. Keep the conversation open and keep dating on the shelf. How to field the re

Lip biting to crying, parents should be prepared for anything, the first couple of weeks of the new school year. I have vivid memories of the first day of middle school. OMG it was frightening! It was the combination lock on my locker that gave me nightmares for not just weeks but months. Checking my class schedule once, twice, three times to make sure I knew where to be and when was anxiety provoking! The scene is set in the middle school hallway. A transition after lunch to

Educating a kid with dyslexia is a unique journey. All kids are special. Educating them is like receiving a precious gift box wrapped in joyful paper. You tear off the paper, open the lid... whoa! An experience for a life time! In addition to what all kids need, dyslexic kids do require an extra dose of positive. To serve-up an enthusiastic dose, it is best to look at the world through their eyes. How you ask do I do that? With pen in hand, write the words down from a favorit

The Gage Series is on the move! Digital space is free to anyone that wants to self-publish the book of their dreams. And that includes kids. The Tutoring Link feeds that dream with, The Young Author's Writing Workshop. Join budding writers as they create their own personal stories August 6th to the 9th from 10a to 12p. The Gage Series will be making an author appearance to brainstorm personal creative words and how to construct descriptive sentences. Call The Tutoring Link at

So your talented kid decides to quit an activity they are REALLY good at. It is an exasperating situation for any parent and coach. She plays like the next Olympian, or he masters the chessboard like a boy genius. And yep, they both want to quit! What? That's right, stick a fork in them because they are done. The solution? It will come after you internalize the fact that most kids are not born to defy failure. So if yours is not talking about cliff diving from the moment they

In fiction, children will find imaginary places. Reading about them will tickle the creative thinking part of their brains. Not to mention the fun far away places and interesting cultural cool stuff they will discover! Inspire them to read and they will look beyond their own limitations and fly! For more reasons why story telling for kids rocks! Go to The Child Development Institute a https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/storytelling-for-children/#.W0-_bNJKhPY

Wouldn't we all love to worry less and do more? To possess the superpower to capture time, having more time for the fun stuff. Your perfection child feels the same way. Or, at least they understand how it feels to worry. Ugh! They worry too much and too often. As adults we can help them worry less. Which will magically free-up "worry time" to just be a kid. Get them started on their way to more fun by exposing worries. Help them put words around their feelings. For more about

Learning is a full-time job when you are a kid. Have you signed-up your child for summer camp yet? Don't delay, check out The Tutoring Link today! #summercamp #summerreading #reading #teacher #mom #parents #education #tutoring #dyslexia #childrensfiction #middlegradebooks #books #childrensbook #kidsbook #school #summerschool #tutoring http://thetutoringlink.com/category/summer-camps/

The lucky winner of The Gage Series book giveaway contest has been announced! I loved signing these books and including a special note to Zeke, Boo, and Logan. They are on their way to the Deguzman family! A BIG thank you to Queen City Connections for sponsoring! http://digital.queencityconnections.com/and Summer Readiing Rocks! #contest #summerreading #reading #thegageseries #gagetheflyingwhippet #thescrapper #kidsbooik #chiildrensbook #mom #teacher #childrensfiction #dyslex

All moms understand the importance of creative learning. Also, how creative play like coloring, entertains the kids for hours. Freeing you up to chip away at the one million things you have on your list to do! This enthusiastic seven year old loved coloring in the Gage the Flying Whippet Coloring Zine! #coloringbook #coloring #learning #mom #teacher #creative #children #kids #imagination #book #childrensfiction #kidsbook #author #dyslexia #reading #summer #gagetheflyingwhippe

Don't miss The Queen City Connections Book Giveaway Contest! Keep summer reading for your child on track with this cool enter to win contest! How it works ... ​#1 - Like the Facebook group, Queen City Connections   and comment "Summer Reading Rocks!"  https://www.facebook.com/groups/QCConnections/ ​#2 - Like @GagetheFlyingWhippet on Facebook ​#3- Visit http://www.thegageseries.com/contact and submit your Name and Email to Enter! ​Include a fun message! Good Luck!! Contest Det

Yes, on this Memorial Day I am thankful for the freedom to think. To create and express thoughts. Without it what would we be? Empty vessels that just receive information. Heck, even dogs think! So, today I feel lucky and thankful for others who have come before me. XXOO #memorialday #whippet #doglover #dog #rescuedog #gagetheflyingwhippet #thescrapper #thegageseries #childrensbook #middlegradebooks #book #author #writer #mom #teacher #school

Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles that have donated the Gage the Flying Whippet book series to their local library! These were donated to my hometown library, the Bernardsville Library in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Donate today! #donate #donation #bernardsville #library #newjersey #school #teacher #mom #parents #childrensfiction #dogbook #dyslexia #charity #whippet #rescuedog #dog #kidsbook

These charming home schooled students welcome, The Scrapper, into their reading world! The summer offers creative and fun ways to keep kids reading. Like, a summer book club event with The Gage Series. Just one great way to offer your kids new books full of imaginary places and engaging characters to read about. Start your summer book club today! PS Stay tuned for a very cool enter to win contest at The Gage Series... #reading #school #dog #kids #children #childrensbook #ki