STEAM learning has become such an important part of our education system in the last few years. STEAM education is vitally important for our kids and a well-rounded knowledge base, setting them up for a successful life. The acronym...
This week, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a great humanitarian, known for his tireless efforts to fight for freedom, equality, and justice for all, and his eloquent words inspired a nation to do the same. When...
This last week, my 4 year old was invited to a pumpkin painting party with some of her friends and it was the absolute cutest thing ever. It gave me some serious ideas about putting together a fun Halloween...
If I remember back to the 80s I was at a sleepover party at my friends house. Everyone was running around putting training bras over our PJs and stuffing them with marshmallows to give ourselves boobs....we were like 12!...
Dear Homework, Thank you so much for your many messages over the past few weeks since the kids started school! I thought I knew you pretty well but you're throwing me some surprises this year - keeping things fresh, are...
I've already admitted my undying affliction--I mean, affection--for children's books. So even though I did read a handful of books for grown-ups this summer, I read quite a few children's books.  Want to know some of the latest and...
By now you've gotten all of the school supplies from the list. If you haven't, make it easy on yourself and check out the School List Assist! It's the best tool ever that finds your school, the supplies they've...
The term "gifted" gets thrown around a lot, especially in mom circles. Many parents believe their child is gifted, but is there actually an objective measurement of "giftedness" versus being intelligent or high performing? While a definitive test to...
The new school year is here, and that means backpacks will be headed home filled with forms, flyers, classwork, and art. It will be your job to determine what to keep, organize and store, and what to recycle.  I will...
Traditional school is not a fit for all children. Fortunately, there are other options available for families, like online education. Once upon a time, I lived in the land of I Know Things. I had pre-set expectations and 10-year plans....

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