Jacksonville moms – I have blogged here about gifted children in the past, and a common question that I get is “what do I ask the teacher for?” It is hard to know what kinds of differentiation work in...
Our twins have been mostly together 24 hours a day since birth. They're boy-girl twins — which means they're fraternal, boy-girl twins cannot biologically be identical — so technically speaking their DNA is no more similar to each other's...
Today’s current pandemic climate has reminded me of two things: 1. The future may be uncertain, but my goals and dreams and children are not; and 2. Education is very, very, very important.
If you’re a mom with an Instagram...
Whether you’ve heard of the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) or not, the community center located on San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin is, and has been, deeply committed to the community of Jacksonville for more than 40 years. Through enhancing...
Remember the spring of 2020? When schools closed and parents across the country celebrated teachers and all the amazing things they do? Parents struggled to find a new normal and our appreciation of teachers was at an all-time high....
We recently toured the brand-new charter school going up in our community — it’s scheduled to open in the fall, and my son will be entering 1st grade at the school. It was a lottery process to get in, and...
In the last few weeks, my son has started having night terrors. He’s 6 years old and has always been a restless sleeper (grinding teeth, tossing and turning, etc.). But, never has he woken up from a sound sleep,...
We are frequently asked about education programs and recommendations for childcare, preschools, and schools in the Jacksonville area. We understand that picking a school or childcare center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be an overwhelming...
When I think about my youth, I realize that there has always been a burning passion inside of me to serve others. I grew up outside of Savannah with little exposure to the inner city, but I distinctly remember...
As the mother of two high schoolers, the talks about post-graduation plans, colleges, and future careers are prevalent in our home. My sophomore daughter receives daily mail from colleges and universities after taking the PSAT encouraging her to think...
What's for dinner? What am I wearing tomorrow? Where are we going on our next vacation? There are some many things in life to consider for ourselves and our children — and when considering investing now in your child's...
“I don’t like asking questions in class because a lot of the teachers tell us we should already know the material.”
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I began to become furious after I heard gifted kid after gifted kid...