By Rebecca Hastings While we all enjoy a day off and throw some burgers on the grill, teaching kids about Memorial Day is an important way to honor our country and all who served. But it can feel hard to know what to say, how to make it memorable, and ways to make a...
By Kimberly Blaker One of the most significant decisions parents make for their kids is where to send them to school. A child’s educational path influences them in so many ways. Not only is it the starting point of their learning career. It is also where they...
As Thanksgiving approaches it is nice to reflect on and appreciate our blessings. In our family, each member writes down something they are thankful for on Thanksgiving Day saying and we read them aloud at Thanksgiving dinner. This is a fun exercise that...
By Christa Melnyk Hines By third grade, most kids have experienced testing on some level, ranging from spelling and math tests in class to standardized state exams. For some students testing is a breeze while for others, performance anxiety can hijack their ability to...
By Vanessa Baker The answer to understanding all the questions parents have about teenagers in love is simple. You can’t. No one can. I mean has anyone even sorted out the precise difference between ‘like’ and ‘LIKE-like’ yet? To be able to conceptually grasp...
By Kimberly Blaker As COVID 19 sweeps the planet and country and shelter in place orders and precautions are taken to protect our health, Americans are trying to adjust to a new normal. School and work closures have families staying home except for essential needs....
