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Growing Up Screaming “Goooool!”

Growing Up Screaming “GOOOOOL!” By: Gelsey Brizo With both the Euro Cup and the Copa America (two major soccer tournaments) being held this summer, I thought it appropriate to write about my favorite sport - soccer, or football as the rest of the world calls it. Similar to how American…

Interesting Advantage to Becoming Bilingual

by: Summer Blackhurst Interesting Advantage to Becoming Bilingual Joe Budelli from California doesn’t speak Spanish, but his two girls are in a Spanish speaking dual immersion program and he uses native language speakers in his home to help the girls do well in school. Joe was pleasantly surprised, however, when…

Chris Chianesi: MANNYPROBZ

by: Smart Coos Chris Chianesi: MANNYPROBZ Chris Chianesi is the creator of the YouTube series MANNYPROBZ, which follows Chris in his everyday life as a Manny (male nanny). Chris was born and raised in Rhode Island and moved to New York City in 2005 to study theater at NYU’s Tisch…

Is Smart Coos a Language Learning Solution for Homeschooling Parents?

by: Gelsey Brizo Is Smart Coos a Language Learning Solution for Homeschooling Parents? The monolingual culture of the United States can really make things tough on parents who want to help their children learn a second language. This can be especially frustrating if your children are homeschooled and you are…

Traveling with Toddlers: No Risk, No Reward

by Gelsey Brizo Traveling with Toddlers: No Risk, No Reward Have you ever thought about traveling with your child but have been too scared of all the obstacles you might encounter? I’ve heard horror stories from my parents about broken stroller wheels, exploding and spilling milk bottles, not to mention…

Time to Come Together/ Happy Holidays

by: Jessie Mundo Time to Come Together/ Happy Holidays Language and cultures have always brought people together, and this holiday season should not be the exception. Whether they are family, friends or strangers the different traits they all have is what makes coming together for the holidays a memorable adventure.…

Explore Laguna Beach

by: Jessie L. Mundo Explore Laguna Beach Are you planning a family vacation? Laguna Beach, CA is the perfect place to visit with beaches, a nice town and everything you will need within walking distance. And, even in the Fall your family will find amazing outdoor weather to explore town…

Tara Goodfellow and her girls: Keeping fit with martial arts!

by: Smart Coos Tara Goodfellow and her girls: Keeping fit with martial arts! [caption id="attachment_1074" align="alignleft" width="224"] Tara Goodfellow with her two daughter (on the road to become black belts)[/caption] Tara Goodfellow, MBA is the managing director of Athena Educational Consultants, Inc in Matthews, NC. Since keeping fit is so…