Posts Tagged: Parenting

Cooking, Cookies, and Concepts

This summer I wrote blog posts for parents. As I spent time with my own children over the past two weeks I thought I would share a few ideas. How does a parent cultivate a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts without using a textbook? Winter break is the most wonderful time of the year to meaningfully apply math!…

A Momentous Decision

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”     -Elizabeth Stone Summer is a mixed bag of emotions for blended families. As I boarded a flight a few weeks ago, I watched a mother say goodbye to her children as they flew to spend time with their dad.…