Here’s How to Deal with These Common School Issues
As a parent, it’s fair to say that you have a lot of responsibilities and likely countless concerns too. Many…
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A Parent’s School Year Wish List
School is in session where I live. My oldest daughter just started third grade. This week we carried on with…
When Your Child is Halfway Through Elementary School
Elementary school is flying by… My firstborn starts third grade this year. With three years at our neighborhood school under…
Why My Kids Aren’t Doing Their Homework Anymore
Here’s why my kids aren’t doing their homework anymore, but are still learning plenty at home. Dear Kindergarten/ Second Grade…
My Daughter Won the Science Fair: Why You Should Let Your Kid Do Her Own Work
Lily with her project and blue ribbon Coming up in a few weeks, my oldest daughter will compete in our area’s…
MLK Day: The Benefits of Diverse School Communities
“And when this happens, and when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every…
The Summer of Pinterest: Cardboard Box School Room
This summer my daughters and I have been experimenting with Pinterest crafts and activities I’ve come across while browsing Pinterest.…
Back to School: Traditions that Ease the Transition
When my oldest daughter started kindergarten last year, it was a big change for all of us. It was her…
How to Help Kids (and Parents) Adjust to Preschool
Preschool benefits children in a lot of ways. It’s a perfect place to interact with peers and improve social skills. It’s…
School Year Reflections: My Real Motive for Volunteering
I volunteered regularly in my oldest daughter’s kindergarten class this past year. I didn’t do it just to be a…
