School Years

New Hope Christian Academy is offering just that…new hope. After a recent closure of a prominent Christian school, the founders of NHCA couldn’t help but offer new hope to families east of Plano. DeeDee Mims opened this school with a...

This year has been an interesting one. Among a million other things, we welcomed our third child, an adorable, healthy, sweet-as-can-be, happy accident. Yes, she was the complete product of a simple careless night. And if anyone remembers from...

I am my child's first teacher. I am my child's first teacher. (Repeat that phrase a couple more times.) So, when the topic first came up, around age five, about where babies come from, I have to be honest and say,...

Disclosure :: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for child care, preschools and schools in Collin County and understand that picking a school or child care center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be...

With all this talk about BTS (back to school), I think my denial has become a reality; I AM a mother to a middle school boy (sixth grade) and a second grade girl, who also has dyslexia. Between both...

Fall wardrobes have been purchased and the first day of school outfits are neatly organized, ironed (yeah right), and color-coordinated in proper sibling fashion. They might as well be stepping off the pages of a Mini Boden catalog. But here are...

With a new school year comes new opportunities to get involved! Whether this is your first year sending your child to preschool, or you have multiple children across several grades, there is a sign-up sheet for everyone. While I...

Summer is my favorite time of year, with late nights, swim dates, and summer vacations. But all good things must come to an end and a new school year is upon us. As a kid, I loved going back...