We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their...
On our recent family vacation, my daughter innocently began to discuss a Code Blue drill she had at school. Unfortunately, I knew the very drill...
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,...
Whether it is Back-to-School time, the influx and variety of illnesses in February, or the never-ending month of May, your child’s teacher is spending...
On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously,...
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...
An Open Letter to a ONE-OF-A-KIND Teacher,
(Mrs. Morris & Mrs. Griswold, this one’s for you!)
Bless your soul, beautiful teacher! Do you know how special...
"How was your day?"
Most of the time, I ask out of sincerity. Sometimes, it's a matter of routine. Regardless of the circumstance, I genuinely...
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...
And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
The school year is just around the corner and I thought it would be the perfect time to introduce our family. Meet Us: Mr....
My kid started going to a co-op preschool, and it’s great. Around a year after becoming a mom, my anxiety started to focus on...
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...
Buckle up, mamas! Believe it or not, the first day of school is almost upon us. The first day can undoubtedly be a whirlwind...

























