Dog Bite Claim Costs Soar

If there are dogs present at your events, you could be at risk. Claims Journal By Emma Orr May 13, 2016 The cost of dog bite claims for U.S. insurers climbed 16 percent last year on higher medical expenses and larger settlements to resolve court disputes. The average claim increased to $37,214 in 2015 from $32,072 a year earlier, according […] Continue Reading

GoFundMe Matches Donations For Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank a teacher by donating to some of the wonderful projects on GoFundMe! (via GoFundMe.com) Teacher Appreciation Week has arrived, and here at GoFundMe we want to celebrate it with a big splash. We are teaming up with the National PTA to give back to the educators who give so much to our communities. If you start a campaign to […] Continue Reading

Help End Child Hunger

1 in 5 American children don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Let’s do our part to change that. #ChildHungerEndsHere

The Dangers of Bounce Houses

CNNBy Kelly WallaceMarch 29, 2016 As a parent, this is another story that is impossible to comprehend: A 7-year-old girl is now dead after the bouncy castle she was playing on blew away at an Easter fair in Essex, England. It is believed the castle was swept away by a gust of wind. The girl, Summer Grant, was taken to […] Continue Reading

Why Your PTO Should Use Roberts Rules

Roberts Rules is an essential tool for any parent teacher organization whether you are “making a motion” in a conference room or sipping coffee at a kitchen table. Here is a quick self-assessment tool to see if Roberts Rules would be beneficial to you… Your PTO board has a member with a “strong personality” who tends to dominant conversations PTO […] Continue Reading

What Is The Difference Between a PTA and a PTO?

What Is A PTA? PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. The PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the United States. Today’s PTA is comprised of more than 4 million parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents and other caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. A local parent […] Continue Reading

10 Tips To Safely Sell or Serve Alcohol At Your Event

Alcohol at any event can be a huge nightmare if you don’t properly prepare. Check out the guidelines below for both indoor and outdoor events. 1. Plan. Plan. Plan. There is a lot that goes into the planning of an event that is serving or selling alcohol! It is important for you to consult the liquor license (see more about […] Continue Reading

Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

Halloween should be a treat, not a trick and it’s important to make sure you talk with your children about the dangers of this spooky holiday.

Online Tool Helps Parents Assist Children With Homework

If you’re a parent, you know assisting your children with their homework is not always the easiest task. Luckily, there are new online tools available to help with the Be A Learning Hero Initiative.