Tag: back to school
Preschool Teacher Turned Preschool Parent
From my very first school year as a preschool teacher in 2012, I watched my colleagues enjoy the excitement of their own kids coming...
School Mornings: How We Get Out the Door in 15 Minutes...
Woah, school mornings. I have two elementary-age kids, and school starts at 7:40 am. No one in our house is a fan of the...
Separation Anxiety and the School Year
I've been through this before. The tears, the screaming, the pleading. Hiding behind furniture in hopes that I won't see them. I try to...
The Problem with School Dress Codes
Recently, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across an angry post from a mother in Hamilton County complaining about proposed changes to the dress...
The Real Reason Teachers Are Quitting
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...
The One Where He Goes to School
Black ink stains the red fabric of your first big kid backpack, marking it as yours; nestled against it is a green lunchbox and...
Your First Day of School Pictures Don’t Have to Be Fancy
It’s time for back to school, which means it is time for social media to fill up with cute “first day of school” pictures...
5 Ways To Kick The Stress This School Year
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...
My Baby is Starting Kindergarten
In a couple of short weeks, my youngest child, my baby, will start kindergarten. Sending him brings about several questions. Is he ready? Are...
I Never Rode the Bus: Why My Toddler Does
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,...
Sunday September Sanity-Savers
There’s that small chill starting to make its way into our hearts each September, begging for the enchantment of sweaters and beanie hats, calling...
The Anxiety of Back To School
It is official. I have a kindergartner and a first grader, which is really exciting. Summer is finally over and we can get back...
Choosing a Preschool Homeschool Curriculum
Early childhood is a special time for our children. They are being introduced to the world one day at a time. Our children should...
Back to School Lunch Ideas
It’s back-to-school season and that means lunchtime packing! If you have picky eaters, your child has allergies, or you are simply trying to work...