by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 18, 2025 | Play
I was recently privy to a conversation where a parent was describing her family’s schedule, which was filled with her children’s sporting events. Most evenings and weekends, at least one child, if not both, had a game or practice. Another parent wrinkled her nose and... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 18, 2025 | Home
If your household is plagued by homework battles, rest assured, you’re not alone. You may feel like the only way homework gets done is through nagging. Or perhaps the levels of frustration, for both you and your child, are through the roof as you work through the... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 15, 2025 | Play, School
Dear School Bully & Your Parent, There are so many things I want to say and ask you that I don’t really know where to begin. I guess I’ll start by asking you why you do and say the cruel things you do. Do you realize how hurtful your words and actions are to those... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 2, 2025 | Home, Play
Recently, during a particularly crazy week of racing around to get my children off to their various activities, I had the sudden thought, “Oh no. We’re that over-scheduled family people keep talking about.” The thought came to me as I left work, stopped to watch some... by The Bloggin Noggin | Oct 2, 2025 | Home, Noggins, School, Work
CALLING ALL EDUCATORS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS! Nogginsland has a Facebook group and we would love to have YOU join our community! We are a group of educators, practitioners, and parents dedicated to sharing ideas on education, innovation, and child development. We... by The Bloggin Noggin | Sep 24, 2025 | Home, Play
When you’re at home your child is a non-stop chatterbox. But, as soon as you get out in public, he or she hides behind you and doesn’t say a peep. Sound familiar? Outsiders may think your child is being anti-social, when in reality that’s not the case. You just have a... by The Bloggin Noggin | Sep 24, 2025 | School
Bullying is a topic we hear about frequently, and rightfully so. There are tragic stories in the news, posts on social media, community groups targeting prevention, and parents having conversations during school drop-off. Bullying is a topic that needs our attention.... by The Bloggin Noggin | Sep 10, 2025 | Home, School
You’re trying hard to help your child with his math homework but all you hear is, “You’re doing it wrong!” Up until this point, your math skills had served you quite well in life. Now, all the sudden, your child’s second grade math questions have got you feeling a... by The Bloggin Noggin | Sep 7, 2025 | Home, Noggins, School
The new school year brings so much promise and excitement. Besides the new pencils, supplies, folders, and planners (my personal favorite), there is also a high energy this time of year that gives you and your kids the feeling that anything is possible. Anything... by The Bloggin Noggin | Sep 6, 2025 | Home, School
When you receive a message from your child’s teacher suggesting that you come in for a meeting, you may feel a little panicked. Learning that your child is experiencing difficulties, whether they’re behavior or academic, is certainly disheartening. It’s understandable...