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Charise Rohm Nulsen

Award-winning Parenting and Lifestyle Author

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About Charise

Charise is a Travel Planner and founder of Experience the Dream Travel, specializing in family and Disney holidays. She has also worked as a freelance writer, founding the blog ‘ithoughtiknewmama.com’ where Charise wrote about subjects such as motherhood, green and natural living, and health and fitness. The blog won several accolades for being a top green living blog, as well as winning BlogHer Voices of the Year Award in 2012. In addition to having a degree in English Language and Literature, Charise has trained as a teacher, and has worked as an English, Writing, and Special Needs teacher in schools across Massachusetts.

Background and Experience

  • BA, English Language and Literature, General, Boston College, cum laude
  • M.A.T., English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Boston University

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Charise is Family Education's lead travel writer focusing on family vacation planning and traveling with children.

  • School and Learning, Homeschooling

    Education was not made to be one size fits all, so there are several things to consider before you build a homeschool schedule. Knowing which factors to consider, how to implement the schedule, and how to stick to the schedule are all important. We'e also included a free, printable homeschool schedule you can use for the 2020 school year.

  • School and Learning, Homeschooling

    More families than ever are deciding to give homeschooling a try, but it can be overwhelming at first. We've partnered with Study.com to develop a step-by-step action guide to help you get started with homeschooling.

  • Babies, Feeding Your Baby

    Baby-led weaning is an approach to introducing your baby to solid food. These are the 20 best foods to ease your little one into baby-led weaning.

  • School and Learning, Parental Involvement

    We are facing one of the most challenging decisions of all as we consider options for the model of schooling that best fits the needs of both our children and our overall family structure. As moms navigate the educational decisions of this unprecedented time, there is one thing that we can and should follow to make the best decision for our families, and that is our mom gut.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    We have never faced a back-to-school season quite like this year. The uncertainty and unknown is causing stress and anxiety not only for parents and teachers, but also for students. Here are five phrases you can say to your anxious child about schools reopening to help soothe their worries and fears.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Games, Outdoor Games

    We’ve got this summer’s best water toys for kids lined up for you to help your family have tons of fun with outdoor water toys.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Outoor Activities, Camping

    Choosing a tent for your family can be a make or break decision when it comes to family camping. We’ve rounded up the best family tents for camping in 2020 to help you make this challenging decision.

  • Babies, Baby Safety

    These baby car seats are the best in 2020, and choosing to buy one of the following options will help provide you with peace of mind when it comes to infant car seat safety and comfort.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Books

    If you’re looking for suggestions for the top books for middle school students to read over the summer, we've got everything from fun and silly to books that dig deeper into important issues like race, identity, mental health, and more.

  • Kids, Behavior and Discipline

    It can be especially difficult to feel that we are doing our best with parenting during this challenging time, as we are all facing our own anxieties and mental health challenges. Fortunately, there are some strategies we can use to help our children deal with COVID-19 related anxieties.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    Many parents are taking this time of social distancing as an opportunity to teach kids life skills they may not learn in school. Here are eight life skills you can easily teach your kids at home with tips on how to introduce the topic and continue to make progress.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    The power of kindness is more important than ever right now. Here are five simple ways to teach kindness at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Family Life, Work

    Working from home with kids around can be challenging. Here are eight strategies to make the work-from-home experience more peaceful and productive for both you and your children.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    Not only is it important to keep the the kids learning and entertained during social distancing, but it's also important to ensure they still feel social in some way. Here are five tools kids and parents can use during quarantine to remain connected and social.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Easter

    Looking for fun activities to enjoy on Easter Sunday with your family (beyond the obvious egg hunt)? Check out this mix of indoor and outdoor games and activities for kids of all ages.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    Use this guide to the coronavirus for parents to learn the facts about the virus, how to stay safe, and the tips and resources you need for talking to your kids about COVID-19.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Books

    This is the ultimate guide to the best historical fiction books for kids, broken down by age. We've included choices for babies and toddlers, elementary school, middle school, and high school.

  • Teens, Teen Behavior and Discipline

    Are you sick of asking your teen what they are doing and constantly hearing "YouTube" in response? This comprehensive guide will help you understand why teens love YouTube with insight from real kids, how and why it becomes addicting, and what parents can do to curb their teen's YouTube addiction.

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