http://www.sheknows.com/authors/whitney-coy/articles Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975071/our-favorite-bathroom-update-ideas Check out these bathroom updates that got great results! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975071/our-favorite-bathroom-update-ideas Whitney Coy Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975063/10-home-updates-under-20 No room in your wallet for a big update to your home? No problem! Try these simple updates that can make a big impact, all for under $20 each! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975063/10-home-updates-under-20 Whitney Coy Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975061/must-have-tools-for-the-diy-homeowner Do you have what it takes to do the job? http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975061/must-have-tools-for-the-diy-homeowner Whitney Coy Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/973169/10-trendy-teen-accessories Your accessories can make or break your outfit. These trendy accessories are perfect for teens. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/973169/10-trendy-teen-accessories Whitney Coy Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972485/parenting-controls-for-cell-phone-safety School is back in session and the kids are going to be screaming for new cell phones soon . Do you know your options for parental controls on cell phones? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972485/parenting-controls-for-cell-phone-safety Whitney Coy Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972479/lessons-all-teens-should-know-about-texting Texting is an essential way for teens to communicate. Unfortunately, they're not always mature enough to handle the risks that come with it. Here are some lessons they should learn before you hand over a cell phone. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972479/lessons-all-teens-should-know-about-texting Whitney Coy Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972475/what-age-is-too-young-for-a-cell-phone Is your child old enough for a cell phone? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972475/what-age-is-too-young-for-a-cell-phone Whitney Coy Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972469/is-your-kid-addicted-to-their-cell-phone Does your kid just really like her cell phone, or is it something more than that? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972469/is-your-kid-addicted-to-their-cell-phone Whitney Coy Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972427/creating-basic-cell-phone-rules-for-kids So you finally broke down and got your kid a cell phone. Now what? Keep it under control with some basic cell phone rules. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/972427/creating-basic-cell-phone-rules-for-kids Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971931/beating-budget-cuts-incorporating-the-arts-into-traditional-curriculum Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet, and art programs are often left on the cutting room floor. Beat those budget cuts by incorporating the arts into traditional curriculum. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971931/beating-budget-cuts-incorporating-the-arts-into-traditional-curriculum Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971929/the-importance-of-the-arts-in-schools Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet and art programs are often left on the cutting room floor. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971929/the-importance-of-the-arts-in-schools Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971925/helping-your-childs-teacher-round-up-supplies You’d be surprised at how many supplies in your child’s classroom come from your teacher’s pocket instead of the district’s budget. Here’s what you can do to help the teacher round up supplies. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971925/helping-your-childs-teacher-round-up-supplies Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971921/school-supplies-your-childs-teacher-cant-afford-and-how-you-can-help Don’t just assume all those supplies your kids use at school come out of the district’s budget. It’s very likely that a lot of them come right out of the teacher’s pocket. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971921/school-supplies-your-childs-teacher-cant-afford-and-how-you-can-help Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971911/top-ways-parents-can-support-classroom-success Several factors influence a student’s success in the classroom. We all know teachers, resources, funding and community are big parts of it. What about mom and dad? Parents are often an overlooked factor in classroom success, but they actually play a big part. Here’s how you can help ensure your child is a success at school. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971911/top-ways-parents-can-support-classroom-success Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971899/how-parents-can-encourage-creativity-in-the-classroom Creativity doesn’t usually just happen with kids. You have to encourage it, help it grow and teach your child how to use it. If you do that, you’ve given your kiddo a gift he can use for life. Your child’s teacher plays a big role in this, but there are ways you can help encourage creativity in the classroom as well. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971899/how-parents-can-encourage-creativity-in-the-classroom Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971897/favorite-ways-to-use-ipads-in-classrooms iPads are great for personal use, but they can do so much more than that! Send your iPad to school with our favorite ways to use iPads in the classroom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971897/favorite-ways-to-use-ipads-in-classrooms Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971865/top-5-educational-gadgets-for-kids You’re not the only one who likes high-tech toys! Your kiddos probably have a few techie gadgets on their lists, and they’re not just for fun. These gadgets can teach your little one a thing or two! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971865/top-5-educational-gadgets-for-kids Whitney Coy Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971857/10-fun-backpacks Skip the boring backpacks this year, mom! Liven things up with these fun picks from SheKnows. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971857/10-fun-backpacks Whitney Coy Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971401/transitioning-to-preschool-what-you-should-know Is your little one ready for preschool? The transition from toddler to preschooler is a big deal, and there are a few things you should know to make it go more smoothly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971401/transitioning-to-preschool-what-you-should-know Whitney Coy Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971399/best-social-activities-for-you-and-your-preschooler Teach your preschooler to be a social butterfly with these activities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971399/best-social-activities-for-you-and-your-preschooler Whitney Coy