As my son completed his kindergarten year, I began to reflect on the school year. Overall, the school experience was positive for our son...
Teacher Appreciation Day is not for another couple of months, but why should we limit appreciating teachers to only one day out of the...
My family is currently weathering a season of big change. This winter will bring a new baby brother or sister for our 3.5-year-old daughter,...
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...
As I write this post, schools have only been in session for a short time, and most students and teachers have recently experienced the...
I looked the ten-year-old student in the eyes and asked, "Should you give your personal information out on the internet?" He ignored my question....
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,...
Fact #1: Math was not my jam while in school. I have never been able to successfully finagle the numbers and symbols and signs...
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...
From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a...
The everyday collapse
Collapse, I don’t know if it’s her or me who is collapsing most afternoons due to all the attitude she brings home...
It is official. I have a kindergartner and a first grader, which is really exciting. Summer is finally over and we can get back...
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,...
I have two daughters, age thirteen and seventeen. All of their school careers, they have been attending private schools that had strict uniform codes....
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Indianapolis Moms Guide to January Family Events
Just because the holidays have come and gone doesn't mean your January can't be filled with family fun. Take a look at our list...
