Tag: back to school
What About Calculus? Why We’re Unschooling
Now, before I begin, I’d like it noted that the following opinions are not an indictment of public, private, or otherwise more traditional schools....
When Head Lice Strike
That dreaded notice that you get from daycare or school. Or maybe it's just a notice hanging on the outside of the door. Or...
Kindergarten is Hard … on Me
Preschool to kindergarten is a tough transition. It means less sleep, less freedom and less family time. It also means more work, more rules...
Your First Day of School
You are my first. I am learning to be a mother because of you. You've taught me more about myself and about life than...
A Note from Your Child’s Teacher
5…4…3…2…1…Happy new (school) year! Seeing the new boxes of crayons and glue sticks in the stores is my cue to start making my new...
Preparing for the Upcoming School Year
Summer is winding down, and the stores are full of crayons, glue sticks, and pencils. My second grader is grabbing the school list and...
Private School Guilt
Any time someone asks me where our soon-to-be kindergartner will be going to school next year, I cringe and try to change the subject....
Advice from a Teacher-Mom: Reducing Back-to-School Anxiety
Will my teacher(s) be nice? Where will our classroom be located? Will I get a lot of homework? Who will I eat with at...
Plates-and-Cups Mom
I’m the mom of a third-grader (almost fourth) and a sixth-grader (almost seventh). I have made it another year simply being the Plates-and-Cups Mom.
I...
Stepping Out of the Boat: Facing My First Day Jitters
As a teacher, the surprise ending of the children’s book First Day Jitters always brings a smile to my face. Amidst all the back...
Back to School: Be Routine Ready!
Life is busy. Extracurricular activities, social events, sports. Our time - and our children's time - seems to be filled with more demands than ever,...
Back to School: The Countdown is On!
It's the MOST wonderful time of the year!
Yes, friends...my favorite time of year is upon us. Aisle after aisle of boxes filled with...
STEM Is the New Black
Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. STEM is a relatively new buzz word in the education world, and you can find any number of clubs, organizations,...
Back-to-School Nutrition Solutions
Back-to-school season is here - and for some families, there's no better time than right now to start establishing positive nutrition behaviors with our...
Finish/Starting Line (with FREE back-to-school printables!)
The lazy days of summer are almost over. My family has been enjoying late-night lightning bug-catching and going for a new record of how...
