“It’s the most wonderful time of the year...” They all went back TO SCHOOL! As the last of the kids in our area began their school year, in every different method, in every different way, we can collectively say,...
We've all been tearing our hair out for the past few months. It's no understatement to say that having distance learning foisted upon us with no warning whatsoever was not easy. Even for those of us who are already...
Yes, sometimes it's crazy. Some days I get in the car and don't know which way I am going. I'm pretty sure we've shown up at the wrong field at least once in our lifetime so far! In the morning bags...
Choosing the right school for your child can be one of the most difficult decisions you face as a parent.
Should they go to the neighborhood public school? How about the charter school you heard about? Or what about a...
The first time I came in contact with a third world country I was fourteen years old, an only child, and growing up in a sheltered home while being home schooled. Until that point in my life, the furthest...
If I had a dollar for every time a parent of young kids asked me what it's like to parent teenagers, I'd be rich. The questions range from mildly curious to positively terrified.
"Are they always moody?"
"Do they stop wanting...
Did you get the crumpled-up flyer in your kid’s backpack? Oh, I did! Yep, it’s that time of year again. That moment you either dread or love — that’s it, RED RIBBON WEEK. Otherwise known in my household as,...
I have a strong-willed daughter. I often joke that she came out fighting (see previous posts about her condition at birth), and she never stopped. My daughter and I share many interests, but our personalities I admit are rather different. Where...
Every parent worries about their child's future, and in today's world, a college education is a key component of success. But college tuition is more expensive than ever before, and the idea of saving for college can seem daunting....
Five years ago, my son picked up a bat and fell in love with the game of baseball, and I fell in love with watching him play. His love grew into a passion, and for the better part of...
Few things are more exciting for a kid than receiving the latest cool new toy or hottest game. But parents, take note: All that ringing, buzzing and dinging could prove damaging to a child’s hearing.
Kids and teenagers exposed to...
It enters a young mother’s mind sooner than she thinks. Her child starts to walk early, and their cooing turns into “Mama” and “Dada” before others in the playgroup. Mom mindlessly starts comparing her child to others, and before...