Tag: teachers
We Are Way Past Teacher Tired: The State of Our Schools
When schools abruptly came to a halt on in-person learning back in March of 2020, I think I naively assumed that things would be...
Three Back to School Treats for Teachers with Hudsonville Ice Cream
And just like that, we are all headed back to school. Summer is over which means routines, early bed times and busy weeks. As...
The 2020-2021 School Year: A Letter to Parents From Teachers
Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...
Thank You, Teacher! This One’s for You!
An Open Letter to a ONE-OF-A-KIND Teacher,
(Mrs. Morris & Mrs. Griswold, this one’s for you!)
Bless your soul, beautiful teacher! Do you know how special...
Balancing Life: The Teacher-Mom Juggling Act
For as long as I can remember, I always loved working with children. I didn't always know that I wanted to be a teacher,...
The Voice of a Teacher Mom
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...
What Teachers Really Want You to Know
As a parent, I want to know how I can best promote my child's academic success. As a teacher, I am a lot better...
Conscious Parenting :: Seeing Our Children as Teachers
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing...
Navigating Early Friendships :: Lead by Example
Early childhood friendships can be sweet and endearing, but young children are still working out a lot of social and emotional issues that need...
Let My Child Fail: Why Natural Consequences Are Good for Kids
It amazes me how two kids from the same gene pool can be so completely different from one another in almost every way. For instance,...