Tag: preschool
My Kid Started Going to a Co-op Preschool and It’s Great
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...
Guide to Indianapolis Area Preschools
Finding the preschool that is just right for your family can be stressful and many times we are unsure where to even start! That's...
In Her Spider-Man Shirt
It’s the first day of preschool. I carefully laid out an adorable outfit, complete with matching accessories and practical shoes.
And, yet, she’s wearing a...
Montessori Preschool: Lessons Learned In Our First Year
“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” -Dr. Maria Montessori
Like many parents of pandemic babies and toddlers, my husband and I struggled...
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...
Toddler Separation Anxiety: The Monday Mom Struggle
Here we go--another painful start to the week. Toddler separation anxiety is brutal. And if you’re like me, the guilt and anguish I feel...
Goodbye Daycare, Hello Preschool
It's April 2020, and I am forced to hand over my precious 4-month-old daughter to a stranger outside of a locked building that I'm...
Easy Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids
It's hard to believe, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you're a parent (or teacher), you'll likely add "buy valentines" to...
The Morning Rat Race of a Working Mama
It's 5:15 am, and my dreaded alarm starts to go off. Most days, I hit the snooze button once or twice before dragging myself...
Preschool Scaries
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...
Learning To Love The Messiness Of Childhood Play
My mother was a four-year-old preschool teacher for many years. And not just any teacher, the kind of teacher every child should experience at...
Best TV Shows to Improve a Child’s Academics
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...
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,...