Education

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...

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,...

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...

Preparing your teens for college can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be. There are so many resources to help you navigate these unchartered waters. As of Mom to 5 children ages 8 to 17, and...

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...

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...

It’s hard to believe, but a brand new school year is upon us. We all know there is more on the agenda than simply taking the kids’ school shopping and attending open houses. Transitioning into the busiest time of...

If your weekdays are not only early but rushed, consider these easy healthy breakfast ideas for busy school mornings. Whether you have one kid or four (like me!), school mornings always seem to be a bit crazy. There’s the hustle...

Well, that was fast! Summer is already over and school is back in session. For me, the prep is minimal. My daughter is a sophomore in college, and my son is a junior in high school. So, no more...

This may be an unpopular opinion but I love back to school! I am very Type A and thrive on routine. Truthfully it has been a long summer trying to keep my two-and-a-half and four-year-olds busy. I am thrilled...