The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is...
When I first became a stay at home mom, I did a lot of reading about what the transition may be like. While reading,...
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and...
Finding the preschool that is just right for your family can be stressful and many times we are unsure where to even start! That's...
When our third and final child, a boy, was born in March of 2013, it seemed his academic timeline would mirror our daughter's path,...
No more pencils/ No more books/ No more teacher's dirty looks/ Out for summer/ Out till fall/ We might not come/ Back at all.
This...
My youngest has always been my spicy child. She is carefree and dances to the rhythm of her own music. She is extremely independent...
June 3, 2016. That is the date this year of my “Independence Day”. Well, sort of. That is the day I no longer receive...
Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
Early childhood friendships can be sweet and endearing, but young children are still working out a lot of social and emotional issues that need...
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...
Educators are always looking for ways to connect with their students. That being said, I learned very early on in my teaching career the...
While parenting styles differ, one thing all parents can agree on is this: we want healthy kids! After more than ten years working with...

























