Even as an adult, after a long day of work or managing the household, falling into the couch with a binge-worthy TV show is...
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...
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 so many "I never" moments with me and the public education system. I did not attend a K-12 school growing up. Instead,...
I was a public school teacher for twelve years before I stepped away from the classroom two years ago. So let me begin by...
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...
If someone didn’t already know, e-learning during the pandemic taught everyone how absolutely valuable teachers are—and just how hard their jobs are. Here are...
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...
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,...
Congratulations everyone, we made it through our first Covid school year. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back while holding a really big...
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...
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 often look at the parents of babies and toddlers when I am out and about with a mix of envy and relief. I...
Early childhood is a special time for our children. They are being introduced to the world one day at a time. Our children should...

























