Krista Hitson
Dear Parent, From a Teacher: End-of-Year Testing Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful
The countdown is on! Parents, teachers, and students have endured the eight levels of he... I mean months of school! Quite literally, many of...
When Did ADHD Medication Become Inconceivable?
"My child is struggling with their ADHD, especially with school. What can I do to help them? NO MEDICATION!!" In the last few weeks,...
Jacksonville Day Trip: Universal’s Volcano Bay
I have always considered myself a Disney girl — the parks, the movies, the music, all of it! My bank account, not so much,...
Why I Decorate for Christmas BEFORE Thanksgiving
Picture it: You’ve chased your kids from door to door for a bounty of treats, the costumes are finally put away, and all you...
Not Who I Used to Be
Recently, I was told, "You aren’t the same person you used to be" — and it certainly wasn’t said as a compliment. The words...
Dear Parent, From a NEW Teacher: Give Me a Chance
It’s those weeks leading up to the first day of school, and you’re anxiously checking to see what teacher your child is going to...
Becoming a Teacher When Teachers Are So Unappreciated
Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher. I was the little girl who would set up her stuffed animals — or any...
The Secret to My Happy Marriage Starts With ‘S’
I love my husband, he loves me, and we’ve been married for 11 years, with four kids, seven chickens, and a dog. I feel...
When Everyone Thinks You’re Killing It (But You Really Aren’t)
As a full-time college student and mom of four with a full-time job, I often hear, “Damn, I don’t know how you do it...
Fight Boredom With These Easy At-Home STEM Activities
School's finally out, and it's only a matter of time before the first "I'm BORED!" comes out of a child's mouth. My children hold...
LEGOs and Life Lessons
LEGOs. You know, those tiny colorful bricks meant to spark creativity, plug your vacuum, or make you scream obscenities when you step on a...
Take All My Money, Scholastic!
As parents, we’ve all been there. We open our kid's backpack to see what treasures they left us, only to find the colorful pages...