Before I was a parent, I always knew that I wanted to home school. After a year of public school, my husband and I made the decision to make the transition. This has been one of those big life...
When I first signed my daughters up for sports, I went the traditional route of dance and gymnastics. My friends opted for soccer, baseball, basketball and volleyball with their kids.
Kansas City has so many fantastic options for all of...
Moms know there's no tougher job—nor one that matters more—than raising and educating our kids. And though some of us may have dreamed of homeschooling, orchestrating those "aha!" moments of educational discovery, vowing to make math fun, and serving...
I thought I had nailed parenting. My son and I laughed and played together great. Then he began to grow up. Slowly I realized that my way of playing was too tame for him. He didn’t want to...
Monday afternoons in our family look like this:
3:30 p.m.– I attend my staff meeting, work up at school
5 p.m.– pick up kids from after-school care, drop off W at Tae Kwon Do
5:15 p.m. – drop off...
In education, grit and growth mindset are hot topics right now. Over and over through the classes I teach on the subject, I hear from educators that grit is hard to measure and even harder to teach, but how...
Childhood obesity in America is unfortunately a problem on the rise. According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 children in the United States has obesity. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Olathe Health Pediatrician Tara Grimaldi, MD, has...
I have been a teacher at my school since it opened in 2003 (yikes!). Our principal has been there since we opened as well. For as long as I can remember, he’s been ending the morning announcements with these...
Regular physicals are different from sports physicals, but both are equally important. Whereas the sports physical focuses on well-being related to the athletic issues, the regular physical addresses kids' overall well-being and includes things not related to sports. You...
When I started writing this post a few days ago I wasn’t sure exactly where I wanted to go with it. I didn’t want it to come across as teacher shaming. I am a teacher for crying out loud...
If you have kids, your porch might be paved with wet bathing suits, mismatched flip flops and popsicle sticks—signs of a perfect summer break, right? But, one trip to the school supply section of the store is enough to...
Confession: I'm a total teacher dork and after a long break (which does seem to go by way too quickly) I love back to school time! As much as I am itching to smell freshly sharpened pencils, plan new exciting lessons,...
Hey bubs,
Well you’re headed off to kindergarten soon. And so it begins. The back to school hustle and bustle. I have got no idea what I’m doing, sending you off to school. I mean, real, true life school. Where...
School probably feels like a faraway concept for your kids. But you know – and might be grateful – that it’s just around the corner. You’re probably gearing up for school supply shopping, but have you considered the other...
A mere four and a half days in to summer break, I heard the not so faint sounds of bickering and whining. Bold statements of “I’m BORED!” echoed down our halls, officially announcing the end of everyone’s pure exuberance...
Your Guide To KC
Guide to Indoor Play in Kansas City
Whether it's snow, rain or just way too hot, moms need indoor play options in Kansas City all year long. Luckily, there are plenty...
