My husband and I grew up in small towns where the local public schools were really the only choice for local schooling. By state...
The everyday collapse
Collapse, I don’t know if it’s her or me who is collapsing most afternoons due to all the attitude she brings home...
Somehow the summer months pass in the blink of an eye and yet drag on for centuries all at once. The same can be...
At a family reunion this summer, my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in ten years, asked if my daughter was in preschool. And she...
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions....
Early childhood is a special time for our children. They are being introduced to the world one day at a time. Our children should...
Dear Spirit Week,
You Have Taken My Spirit.
As I scrolled through Facebook on the Friday following a hectic week with a spirit week added, I...
Let’s face it. The fantastic educators that teach our children deserve a medal most days, ok all days. So, it’s shocking that these men...
I went to my first official school meeting this month in preparation for sending our soon-to-be 5-year-old off to Kindergarten in August. The introductory information meeting...
I came across a reminder from Suzie Allison, more commonly known by her Instagram handle as busytoddler, the other day. She wisely said, "Do...
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I took a Literacy class in undergrad: teaching reading seems pretty straightforward, but there's an entire science and a host of theories all intertwined...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
With the exception of three years, all my K-12 education was in West Virginia. Yes, West Virginia, not western Virginia. I cannot tell you...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: 11 Kid Friendly Breweries Around Indianapolis
Is there anything better than sitting outside with your favorite beverage? For me, not much! I’m a big craft beer fan. And as soon...
