It’s inevitable. It’s going to happen no matter how hard you want to fight it. Eventually your child will be old enough for kindergarten, and you’ll have to trust leaving them in the hands of strangers up to 8 hours a day. You can prepare yourself and your child, but truth is, when the big …
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For some of us, Netflix is life. And I wouldn’t dare go into the school year without knowing what’s coming up. Why? Because for the first time in MONTHS the kids actually have a bedtime. And because they’re so tired from school, they’re actually GOING to bed. I mean, what’s better as a parent than …
I just lied to my kid’s teacher. Straight up flat out lied like a bandit. Really, I totally lied to her. I walked in late with my daughter to preschool and the teacher says to me–Is the Discovery bag (Show and Tell bag with snacks) out in your car? *Panic Face* Dammit. I Just Lied …
How many of these teachers did you have growing up? At the time, we probably thought many of them were nastier than they actually were and didn’t give them full credit for all of their efforts to teach us all of the valuable lessons that we needed to learn (sometimes the hard way). Teaching is …
There was a time in my son’s academic career where he wasn’t exactly a model student. He was easily distracted and quick to frustration when something wasn’t going his way. Knowing that this behavior was affecting his work in class, I didn’t think much about it when I got a message that he would need …
The end of the summer means Netflix binges have to come to a close and it’s time to enroll in classes for the fall. I feel excited and anxious at the same time; glad that structure will return to my days, even if it limited my free time. My mind constantly races, thoughts flying by …
If you live in the United States, there’s a good chance your kids are either back in school already, or going back very soon. Great news for kids who have been missing their friends, or parents who need a break from a constant barrage of “I’m Bored!” coming from their children’s mouths. But, with school …
‘Twas the night before school and all through the house, “Not a creature was stirring, not even a… (Who am I kidding the kitten’s going bonkers with a paper towel roll and the 15 year old just snuck into the kitchen for a snack.) “The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions …
Over the summer, my family took a road trip. Seven hours of confinement with three other people who would rather be anywhere else. It’s a lot like prison, except you have to pay for your own meals and in prison it’s generally expected that someone will get shanked. Society tends to frown on fathers stabbing …
I had a request from a reader to illustrate the proper way parents should pick their children up from school. My daughter is still in preschool, and I don’t have to brave the public school car lines yet, BUT I did spend several years as a kindergarten teacher, and let me tell you–people seriously don’t …
Have you ever felt like you were the only one following the rules? We have been very fortunate in our school system and have amazing teachers that work with, and that we trust our kids to, all day every day. When the children are at school, their teachers are in charge. I don’t mess with …
My first job after college was a kindergarten teacher. I started in a district that had full day kindergarten, and they’d had it for a long time. There was an entire set of discipline procedures in place for misbehaving kindergarteners that was a little less strict and a little more forgiving than it was for …
I’m trying to eat healthier. Stop laughing, really! I am! But it’s hard…especially with all the delicious sweets that seem to surround me during my most vulnerable times. It’s okay, though, because I’m going to plan ahead with this super delicious Strawberry Smoothie & Granola Parfait! Strawberries are so great for you with all that …
A friend of mine called me pretty frantic last week. “I can’t get my daughter to go to school. It’s been happening for a couple of weeks, and I need your help.” Her daughter is seven, in the second grade. You see, I am no expert– but I did teach school for several years, have …
I’m not a noob to the affects of lice. When I was a little girl my mom once threatened to move me into a cabin by myself if I shared my hat, headband, and/or affection with another lice-carrying classmate. I was a friendly kid, what can I say? So maybe twice a year or so from the time …
Kids are sweet…and sometimes terrifying. While we love when they say the darndest things, sometimes the things they say make us want to check our bedroom locks a few extra times at night. Take this mom… Her daughter was given a simple assignment in school: If you were a superhero, who would you be and …
Remember that excited feeling you used to get on that first day of school? The butterflies in your stomach, racing heart, ready to tackle the new year but also just a little nervous that no one will like you? This kid knows that feeling Very well. Kevin is a new forth grader about to start …
If you have a kid with nut allergies, you know how hard it is to keep them safe. In fact, it’s kind of tempting to hover over them, epi pen in hand, and bat away any possible offenders before they put them in their mouths. School lunches are especially hard. That’s when you have to …
I was informed recently that perhaps not every kiddo is as enthusiastic about Snakey-Type Crafts as I thought. And with the changing of the seasons, it’s time to find a more cute and cuddly (if prikcly) animal to perhaps make a few crafts about. So, here’s the ultimate list of 25 {totally cute} Hedgehog Crafts. I love the prickly-funness …
Today’s the day… The day my daughter starts going to school five days a week. Did I cry? Oh, you bet I did. I want her to be toddling around my house falling on her diapered butt again–only, you know, without all the diapers. But, I won’t bore you with yet another story of a …
Who knew? I think that is greatness! I am glad we are teaching out kids to be friends instead of be so rude! Maybe Junior High will be a happier place… hmmm… or maybe not 🙂 It’s no longer cool to be cool. Now it’s more about being warm. Such is the perplexing conclusion reached …