I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers...
It’s back-to-school season and that means lunchtime packing! If you have picky eaters, your child has allergies, or you are simply trying to work...
Dear Parents: My years in the classroom influence my parenting. While I don't have all the answers, I've spent over a decade as a...
We all know the feeling. You're minding your sweet, summer-lovin' business, cruising through Target to refill on sunscreen and popsicles. When suddenly, out of...
And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
Lionheart Children's Academy is a non-profit Christian organization committed to excellence in early childhood education. Recently opening a location in the First Baptist Church...
“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” -Dr. Maria Montessori
Like many parents of pandemic babies and toddlers, my husband and I struggled...
A few months ago, I was reading a Facebook post in the Carmel moms group. The mom wrote the post asking for advice because...
Indianapolis Moms is excited to partner with Stride K12! Stride K12 wants you to know you can still enroll your child for this school...
The return to school during the current health crisis can make families very uncertain and anxious. The Orchard School has put into place plans,...
As I write this post, schools have only been in session for a short time, and most students and teachers have recently experienced the...
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...
My son Stephen E. Beaven III, aka Trey, is the ultimate introvert. He doesn't say much, and when he does speak, it is so...
























