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Hello! My name is Shannon Taylor. I'm a former editor living in the woods of Wisconsin with my husband, four children, and lots of pets. I created this blog as a place to gather my thoughts and share ideas as I squeeze in some writing whenever the kids aren't looking.

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Archive for September 11th, 2012

Homework: Good or Bad for Kids?

I recently caught a news headline that said that the Gaithersburg Elementary School in Maryland has abolished homework. Principal Stephanie Brant made the decision to eliminate traditional homework such as worksheets and instead have students read for at least 30 minutes every night.
I will admit that I’ve never been a big fan of homework. My kids are in [...]

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Posted: September 11th, 2012 under Parenting.
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