Creating Parent Teacher Partnership in a Pandemic
Is it me or has there been a shift in the way parents appreciate school teachers? When the COVID-19 lockdownRead More…
Read More…Karen Cervantes Jimenez
Karen Cervantes Jimenez a grant writer, storyteller, and advocate of the physical and social environment. She believes everyone is unique and that by sharing their personal stories, they can make a difference in education. She is an LAUSD and CalState University of Northridge alumna. In addition, she is an Autism Awareness and Emotional Intelligence advocate. She has three children (who are her inspiration) and lives with her family in Buena Park, CA.
Posts by Karen:
How to Mentally Prepare for Back to School During a Pandemic
Things looked different last year. Last year I looked forward to dropping off my kids at school in the morning,Read More…
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To the Special Needs Mom: I Give You Permission To Be Weak
This is the confession of a special needs mom of three children on the spectrum who is speaking not forRead More…
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We Must Teach Children To Use Words Wisely
The other day I was cleaning the kitchen when I overheard my youngest daughter scream at the opposite side ofRead More…
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October Was National Bully Awareness Month, But At My Child’s School It Wasn’t Mentioned Once
Do we as a community only bring awareness when “extremely” bad things happen? Or when someone crossed the line andRead More…
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Sense of Community and Its Role on Children: Part 1 “It Takes A Village”
In 2016 at the Democratic National Convention, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton in front of a large-packed convention room quoted, “ItRead More…
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Three Healthier Lunch Trends That Are Creating a Huge Buzz
Who remembers the mystery meat, tortilla chalupa boat that LAUSD cafeterias use to serve in the ‘90s? I do andRead More…
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3 Things You Need to Know About the Kindergarten Curriculum
Kindergarten! For many parents, entering Kindergarten is seen as a major milestone; it signifies the transition from “my baby” toRead More…
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New Mood, New School Year: 4 Tips To Support Your Child’s New School Year Resolutions
It’s that time of the year again. ABC’s and 123’s set the mood for a new school year. Some childrenRead More…
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Rockstar Dad: What I Learned About Vulnerability and What I am Teaching My Boys
Meet Luis. Luis is a painter, tattoo artist, masseuse, and a rock star dad to two young boys. Growing upRead More…
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