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I need this, and so does my kid


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Fiona Tapp is a freelance writer and educator. Her work has been featured at The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Parent.co, SheKnows, and others. She is an expert in the field of pedagogy, a teacher of 13 years, and master's degree holder in education. She writes about a variety of topics including parenting, education, and travel writing. Fiona is a Brit abroad, and when she's not writing, she enjoys thunderstorms and making play dough cars with her toddler.
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