It can be tricky to navigate the social waters at school, to find a group of friends, and to find activities that are right for you. Mom, I'm talking about you here, not your child! Volunteering at school can...
It’s back-to-school time - that time of year for lots of great blog posts with suggestions for making healthy school lunches. Pictures accompanying these articles run the gamut from ultra-Pinteresty to simple suggestions for quick and healthy lunches. And...
With my oldest soon to enter high school and my youngest learning to use the potty, I've been contemplating more and more about going back to work. This would be a huge change in my homeschooled family's life.
My kids...
With re-registration happening all around me this time of year, I couldn't help but remember two years ago when I was stressing out about finding the “perfect” daycare fit for our son Everett. It weighed heavy on my mind for weeks,...
School's back in session.
I’m a teacher. I’m a momma, too.
Communicating effectively with your child’s teacher is paramount to have a successful school experience for your little ones. The following suggestions may help create healthy dialogue with your child's teacher!
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Where did 1460 days go? I have been full time mom for 4 years and my little one starts preschool soon. I’m pretty sure I’m the one who’s going to be a mess that day; my husband might have...
Here are some quick things that I want my students' parents to know. I'm sure this goes for ALL teachers.
1. Be honest... if life just got in the way of getting homework done or anything else, just tell us....
It's hard to find just the right calendar for tracking the activities of the entire family. I went through several versions before hitting on a simple solution that works for us. Lots of articles have been written on this topic,...
Transitioning back to school can be rough. The nights of staying up late and sleeping in are suddenly over. Playtime in the pool is mostly reserved for Friday nights, and schedules need to be followed. That being said, there...
We just moved to Orlando from Los Angeles. California is supposed to be the mecca of car culture. It has Route 66 and Disney's CarsLand and In-and-Out Burger drive thrus and that famous drive to Vegas that we all...
The kids have only been back in school for a short while now and I'm already asking myself, "what am I going to send for lunch tomorrow?" Any other moms out there struggle with this as much as I do?...
When my daughters started preschool, I was unprepared for the sheer volume of papers that came home in their folders.
By the time they were in first grade, I needed a support group to cope.
That year we had...
Lately, our lives have centered around FASHION. We have had to consider 5th grade graduation party dresses and shoes for the theme of “Hollywood Glam;” 5th grade graduation ceremony dresses and shoes; 8th grade social dresses and shoes; National...
It's a new school year. You've met the teacher and might have already had Open House at your kids' school, now what? Becoming a partner in education goes beyond becoming the PTA president. As a public school teacher and...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
