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I’d nearly forgotten about this great website until last week when I was looking for ways to help my ten year-old grandson boost his vocabulary skills. I went to www.freerice.org and remembered what a great tool it is…

Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Kids with good listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and eventually in their careers. But many children (and adults) lack this important…

   Fall is here and a new school year is beginning. The kids have new clothes and unscuffed shoes. Their backpacks or desks are bursting with pencils, crayons and other essentials. It’s time for a fresh start. When I was a…

    Today is the first day of school in our area. Parents are sending their kids off to a new classroom, a new teacher and new experiences. Teachers are trying to learn all 28 names in one…

    “When I was a child my family enjoyed fishing on Puget Sound. The night before a fishing trip, my father brought in his tackle box from the garage and opened it as if it contained treasure….