Dear Son,
I am so glad for the excitement in your eyes when we talk about starting kindergarten. It makes my heart happy to see how excited you are to go school supply shopping and to try on new school...
Teaching them early that it is okay to hit as long as there is a good reason for it perpetuates the idea that some violence is justified, and that's not a road I want to lead my children down.
Generally, parents are mastering "teaching" their children from day one as they point to colors and make every animal noise sound under the heavens. We want to show our children the world and help them experience everything they can....
I've spent most of my working life teaching children to love literature and to be able to communicate effectively in their writing. Along the way, I hope that I've also managed to teach them how to be good, compassionate...
Out of the mouth’s of babes or kids say the darnedest things... however you want to caption it- having young children in the house who are just learning to use their words and articulate themselves can result in some...
As our youngest enters kindergarten, I've now entered a new chapter in my own life.
So, what's next for this mom?
For most of my adulthood, I enjoyed a thriving career as a journalist. But, for the past eight years, my...
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...
We are born with an innate desire and unlimited capacity for learning. When we come into this world, we are a blank slate. We discover interests, form ideas and develop skills in response to our environment. Sometimes, we succeed....
My first month of homeschooling has been a whirlwind of learning and growth. As a newbie in this homeschooling journey, I dove into books and blogs, gathered curriculums, and printed worksheets, eager to provide the best education for my...
It’s that time of year again! Parents and kids alike feel like the summer has gone too fast. Let me tell you though, no one feels more like the summer lasted for no time at all than the teachers.
Walking...
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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...
