Karen Plumley
Karen Plumley is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, children's health, and education issues. She runs her own blog, Daily Activities for Kids, which provides readers with creative and educational games, crafts and activities that will keep the little ones happy and learning.
Karen is also a monthly contributor for Parenting New Hampshire magazine and keeps busy as a staff writer with the Area News Group, covering news and sporting events as well as interesting people and topics of local historical significance. She has been writing professionally for 6 years.
Additionally, Karen has written for or contributed reprints for the following print publications:
- Seacoast Life Magazine - an eco-conscious publication promoting environmental awareness
- Stepping Stones - a guidebook for people with disabilities and their families
- Kidbits Magazine - an Indiana publication for children and parents
- Kidz Rule USA - northern New England healthy living publication for kids and parents
- NH Healthy Families - a New Hampshire magazine focused on health and wellness of children and families
- Modern Parents - a national magazine that highlights the important connection between parenting and education
- York Independent - a Maine weekly publication focusing on local news, food, arts and entertainment
Most recently, Karen has become the Listings Editor and a regular contributor for the Hippo, New Hampshire's most widely read weekly publication focusing on local news, food, arts and entertainment.
Suite101 has awarded Ms. Plumley Editor's Choice honors for the following articles:
- Helping A Child That Stutters
- Great Halloween Books for Preschoolers
- Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
- Third Hand Smoke and Children
- Earth Day Activities for Preschoolers
- Effective Special Needs Classroom Design
- Classroom Social Skills Training for Autism
- Tween Guide for Staying Home Alone
- Lunch Box Safety Tips
- Ten Ways to Improve Social Skills
Latest Articles
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Make-Your-Own Meal Night
Stay-at-home parents don't have to make a gourmet feast every night. A make-your-own meal night can provide a night off and teach kids to be independent.
Aug 7, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Caring for Other People's Children
How does a stay-at-home parent handle the many complex issues common to caring for other people's children?
Aug 4, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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The Preschool Playdate on a Budget
Families on a budget can host wonderfully creative and inexpensive playdates for their preschool children.
Aug 4, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Aggressive Behavior in Autistic Children – Anger and Tantrums
Is your autistic child having violent temper tantrums? Is he exhibiting aggressive behaviors at school? Help dissuade aggression in children with autism.
Feb 25, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Discipline Techniques for the Child With ADHD
Help your child with ADHD improve behavior through sound and proven discipline techniques.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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How to Deal with Common Tax Penalties
This article lists some of the most common U.S. tax penalties and tips on how to cope with them.
Feb 15, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Detecting Speech Problems in Toddlers
Young children can begin to experience early difficulties in speech and language development. Can parents detect speech problems in toddlers?
Feb 3, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Parenting Help for Autism
Parents of autistic children will need services and resources for autism. There are many online autism forums, support groups and agencies that can help.
Feb 3, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Autistic Kids' Clothing and Children With SPD
Kids with autism and SPD sometimes are extremely sensitive about their clothing. Where can parents find soft, comfortable autistic kids' clothes?
Jan 25, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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Interactive Math Bulletin Board Ideas
Teachers can make their math bulletin boards interactive with removable numbers/equations. Below are some easy math bulletin board ideas for the classroom.
Jan 24, 2011
- Karen Plumley
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