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...
I came across a reminder from Suzie Allison, more commonly known by her Instagram handle as busytoddler, the other day. She wisely said, "Do...
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...
I have two daughters, age thirteen and seventeen. All of their school careers, they have been attending private schools that had strict uniform codes....
I struggled with the decision of keeping my baby in daycare or seeking out alternative care. First let me say how much I adore...
Angela Gray, who serves as the Chief Enrollment Officer with The Oaks Academy, originally started out as a parent to an enrolled student. She...
When we learned my husband’s job would bring our family of five to Indianapolis, one of the first questions to run through my mind...
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...
My youngest has always been my spicy child. She is carefree and dances to the rhythm of her own music. She is extremely independent...
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...
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...
What to pack for school lunch has always been a question that sounds like “what’s for dinner”? The answer is always I do not...
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...
If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is...
























