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What exactly IS a virtual school and how does it work? This is a universal question among families as this innovative educational option emerges. Virtual schools provide a balance of rigor and...
Every single student has it in them to be academically successful, even those who tend to struggle in a traditional learning environment. Luckily, programs like the Tutoring Club of Jacksonville are on hand to not only provide a diagnostic...
Paper Planners
It's Back-to-School time! For parents, that often means back to organizing, scheduling, and planning the family's lives 24/7 to stay ahead of bills, homework, and activities. Check out these six great options, for fans of both paper and...
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It’s overwhelming how many choices there are when deciding how to educate your child. Public schools, private schools, online, homeschool… lots of great options, but which is the best for your child?
The Ogburn...
I have dreaded this day ever since my youngest was born. My husband and I made the decision years ago that for us, two children were the limit, so the thought of my daughter going off to kindergarten has...
Does this sound familiar?
Mom: How was your day?
Kid: Fine
Mom: What did you do?
Kid: Nothing
My son has always been a quiet kid. Sometimes getting him to talk about his day is like pulling teeth. As moms, we want to hear...
This year I’ll have two kiddos in elementary school. (Cue the Hallelujah Choir!) With just a little over two weeks til school starts, I have a long list of to-dos that need to happen NOW so we can have...
As mothers, we are automatically the decision makers. I’ll admit, the realization that I was going to be responsible for making some of the most important decisions for another person was a little overwhelming.
Everyone kept telling me you are...
I thought we were doing everything right, all the right things to help our child adjust to starting his third-grade year at a new school...
How We Prepared
We told him very soon after we made the decision, well in advance of the new year starting. This...
I have a confession to make — I hate homework. Don’t tell my former students or my kids, although I doubt my kids would be surprised. We’ve all suffered through battles over finishing homework. After a busy day at...
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s true. The back-to-school morning dash is about to be on, my friends. In a few short days, our morning schedule is going to include a tardy bell. It’s okay to scream into...
So, I am surrounded by teachers. Not just because I am involved in PTA, but because my dear mother is a retired teacher and many of my family members are teachers, as are countless friends from high school, college...