Education

Is there anything more terrifying than putting your precious little kindergartner on a school bus for the first time? Why, yes there is. There’s a place called middle school. I’ve already ushered two of my kids through those 6th grade doors,...

As the school year approaches, parents and students alike start the hunt for school clothes that are stylish, durable, and, most importantly, affordable. Atlanta offers many options for families looking to shop smart without sacrificing quality. From big retail...

The first day of school is an eagerly awaited milestone for students and parents alike. To make this moment extra special, many families have embraced the tradition of creating eye-catching signboards. These signboards not only mark the beginning of...

One of my favorite months of observance is Women’s History Month. As a boy mom and the only female in the house (even the dog is a boy) it’s the one time of year I feel that have history...

This summer was like no other - in the sense that I planned very little and we missed quite a few traditions. We didn’t visit a sunflower field for the first time in years. We didn’t have more than...

The Back to School Blues It’s hard to believe it is that time of year again…Back to School! The summer has flown by and I am in disbelief that it is August already. How did that happen? I know some people...

Give yourself a pat on the back because you made it through the newborn stage, the infant stage, the toddler tantrums, and the preschooler going on to the teenage years stage. Those were some tough times, am I right?  But now...

Ah, Spring. Flowers are blooming. Daylight lingers a little longer. Summer vacations are in sight. And (sigh), end-of-the-year testing is upon us. Don’t get me wrong. I agree that tests can have their benefits. A weekly spelling test to give...

Raising Kids  in Multiple Languages I was born and raised in Germany, I grew up in a tiny town where nobody spoke anything but German. When I entered 5th grade, every student had to start English, and I struggled from...

Whether we can recite bits of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous “I Have a Dream Speech” or simply understand the cultural and historical weight it carries, most Americans are familiar with the ideology of Dr. King and most Americans...