Let me start with a confession: I never thought I’d be the kind of parent who would strategically steer my children toward certain friendships....
As a parent or caregiver to young children, you may be struggling with the decision to send your child to Pre-Kindergarten or not. Robin...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
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...
It's almost back to school time! Time to pack lunches, check bookbags, and get back into the school routine. It's also time for the...
As a parent, I want to know how I can best promote my child's academic success. As a teacher, I am a lot better...
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...
Angela Gray, who serves as the Chief Enrollment Officer with The Oaks Academy, originally started out as a parent to an enrolled student. She...
What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to...
The definition of homeschool is “to teach (one's children) at home instead of sending them to school." This is how I’ve always defined homeschooling,...
The return to school during the current health crisis can make families very uncertain and anxious. The Orchard School has put into place plans,...
There are infinite reasons to homeschool, each reason personal and specific to the family venturing down the homeschooling path.
Some of us choose it for...
I'm going to be honest--I never thought about this day coming. Really, I didn't. I knew my son would eventually head off to Kindergarten...
Woah, school mornings. I have two elementary-age kids, and school starts at 7:40 am. No one in our house is a fan of the...
In + Around Indy
Twelve Best Places to Find Fall Colors Around Indianapolis
Folks from out of state might be surprised to see how beautiful Indiana is during the fall season. What seems like normal foliage during...
