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Tips for Navigating Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences might look a bit different this year, but the goals, priorities, and basics will remain the same. These brief meetings are wonderful opportunities for parents and teachers to check in on student’s successes and areas for improvement, as well...
Animals in the Attic … and the Walls and the Basement
Although wildlife can be cute from a distance, that doesn’t mean you want them moving in. Besides general annoyance, animals that become unwitting roommates can bring costly damage and risk of disease. The first step in staying critter-free is to understand how and...
Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Whitmore
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The Employee Spotlight is a new series aiming to highlight those talented individuals that make up our successful company culture and community. From human resource recruiters and learning and development trainers to...
Preparing Your Home for the Cooler Months
Fall is here! The leaving are changing colors and soon the temperature will drop, but is your home ready for the cooler weather? Follow our 10 indoor and outdoor tips below to help get your house ready for the winter months ahead. Indoor: Use Heavy Duty Drapes...
Cyberbullying: What Parents Should Know
Bullies have always been around. But whereas bullying used to happen mostly on school campuses and in classrooms, it’s now followed students to their remote and virtual lives. As children and teens go to classes online, and their main line of communication is via...
An Open Letter “Thank You” to Custodians
This is an open letter “Thank You” to our custodians. To keep a school running, it takes a village- especially now. As much as teachers deserve praise and support for all of the work that they do inside (and outside) of the classroom, there are other unsung heroes...
Spice Up Your Classroom- Fall Bulletin Boards
The weather's getting cooler and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air! Time to take a break from your everyday teaching worries and have fun creating some cozy fall bulletin boards for your kids and classroom. We've pulled together our favorite ideas for Autumn,...
Employee Spotlight: Tara Stoudt
We have amazing employees at California Casualty. The Employee Spotlight is a new series aiming to highlight those talented individuals that make up our successful company culture and community. From human resource recruiters and learning and development trainers to...
Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
Traveling with a toddler is always an adventure — no matter where you go! In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week, we’ve compiled a safety checklist for trips near and far. And because we care about your mental health (wink), we’ve also included some parental...
Booster Seats – When, Why and How
Booster seats were designed for that critical time when a child has outgrown their car seat but isn’t yet tall or heavy enough to be safe in a seat belt alone. Here’s a primer on the different booster types, tips for buying and installing one, and help on determining...