It’s back to school time! Or is it? If your child has graduated high school, this time of year can feel really confusing whether they have plans to go to college, move into the workforce, join the military or...
Newbie parents get all kinds of cool lists - what to pack for the hospital, what you need in a nursery, and even what to put into a diaper bag. The lists are endless. But as my kids get...
The hesitation is apparent, as I mull over the question again and again in my head.
Where is your favorite place to shop?
I laugh nervously. The small group of women and mothers I am talking to lean in closer, but my answer never materializes. Instead,...
Out of everything I do during a single day, there’s one thing that is my absolute favorite: reading.
I’ve been reading since age five and have read thousands of books by now. I was so excited to begin reading to my...
Is conformity starting younger these days?
I need advice because there’s an excellent chance I’ll lose my mind if the insanity continues.
The Story
Let me relay to you the saga of the ORANGE PANTS, then for the love of Pete, please...
I have been here before. At one point, before my daughter came along, all three of my boys were in school at once. I didn't like it. I treasured the disappearance of the sibling WWF rounds and the cries of "I'm bored." Or "I'm starved." But between those bits of relief, I felt empty. Like I had lost my purpose.
Like far too many parenting decisions, choosing a preschool can be paralyzing. Studies show it’s crucial for future academic and social success, right? So how do you find the best preschool for your child – and for you? Here's the...
I still remember my first piano lesson. I was in the third grade and my piano teacher, Mrs. Robin, made the piano such an exciting and magical thing. I loved my piano lessons! But, I did NOT always love...
Every fall, schools all across America hold parent-teacher conferences. These conferences often strike fear or dread into the hearts and minds of parents of school-aged children everywhere. However, it doesn't have to be that way! Heading into parent-teacher conferences...
Initially, her response infuriated me inside. Relax? You’ve been handed an opportunity many children could only dream of, and you want to relax? Don’t you owe it to your teacher and school to represent them? Not to mention you’ve been given a gift, and we should share our gifts with the world. When I was growing up and an opportunity like this arose, saying no was not an option.
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
