Tag: school
Special Education and Your Child
More than one hundred and eighty thousand children in the state of Indiana receive special education services from the day they turn three to...
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...
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...
The Benefits of Progressive Learning at The Orchard School
We all want our children to become well-rounded adults someday – and that starts with a great education. The Orchard School will host their...
Inside the IB: Kindergarten at the International School of Indiana
The leap into Kindergarten is a huge milestone for families and choosing the right school can be complicated and have you full of questions....
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...
Mourning the End of Kindergarten – As Good as it Gets?
We are approaching the final days of kindergarten, and this mom is not okay. Before you start rolling your eyes at this mama drama,...
I Want to Remember: The 2022-2023 School Year
May is here, and the 2022-2023 school year is coming to a close. Looking back on this school year, there is so much I...
Alternative Education: The Choice Is Yours
Today is exactly the kind of day that reminds me why our family has periodically sought alternatives to public education. It’s a spring Tuesday,...