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Families Feeling the Burden of Increasing Diaper Costs
Families who were already struggling to afford basic essential needs during the pandemic are now facing a heavier burden as the price of diapers...
The Psychology Behind Your Child’s Report Card
The end of the first quarter of this school year is fast approaching. For many students, especially high-performing students, this means scrambling to turn...
True Life: I’m a Sickle Cell Mom
Packed bags, bottled water, and Motrin — I am always prepared for a last-minute hospital night’s stay, to hydrate, or to treat the onset...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: The Definition of Kindness
The definition of kindness is:
the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Y’all we have been through A LOT in the past 17 months. Some...
Dear Parent, From a School Counselor: Talking to Your Kids About Back-to-School Uncertainty
Planning the return to school this fall feels a little uncertain this year. It’s definitely not 2020, but many parents are still feeling a...
Working Toward a Positive Body Image
Do you remember the first time you thought your body wasn’t good enough? In 4th grade, I remember a boy calling me chubby. In...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: Closing the Gap
As we embark on the next chapter of your child’s education, one thought often comes to mind, "My child is so far behind. How...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: 8 Ways to Prep Your Child for Their First...
As a mom preparing to send your little one to school for the first time, you’ve probably purchased a tiny backpack, labeled water bottles,...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: On Loving and Letting Go
It’s the most vulnerable place for a lover to be, having children. It’s the equivalent of a planetary love-pole reversal. How else do parents...
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: Tips for Entering Kindergarten
Kindergarten is an exciting year for both students and parents. In this milestone year, children learn important reading and writing skills, explore new math...
How To Trick Your Middle-Schooler Into Spending More Time With You
Okay, the word trick sounds desperate. However, I am not above any tactics of desperation if it means getting to spend time with my...
Embracing My Black Beauty: ‘Every Strand and Every Coil Is Perfect’
Ten years ago, when I went natural, not only did I let go of products that carried harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and formaldehyde...