School Years

Dropping your child off at school for the first time can be an emotional experience. Will they be safe? Will they enjoy school? Will they be afraid? As parents, we can't be with our child every minute in each...

I am just going to say it: my kids are loud. All day long, no matter where we are, if they are awake, they are loud. SO loud. My boys adore each other, they have this crazy bond that...

A child's learning difference presents new challenges in child-rearing. We parents generally have the same goal for our children, don’t we? We just want them to be happy, healthy, functioning humans now and for a lifetime.  Whether at school, home, or...

One of the top posts I see around the holidays are people asking for book recommendations for their kids. Anything from “something for my reluctant reader” to “something I can read to my five-year-old that isn’t as long as...

As we inch closer to beginning our adventure into elementary school, I got to thinking about the world we are raising our kids in and the pressures and expectations put on them. Realistically, many kids are well beyond where...

Disclaimer :: This article is sponsored by Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy. As charter schools become more prevalent in our area, it's worth noting the differences between a charter school and traditional public school. Both are public education options, but charter schools...

Choosing the right childcare program can be a daunting task, especially when looking for one that provides fun and adventure while helping children grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Lionheart Children's Academy's Trailblazers Spring Break and Summer Club programs for...

This post has been sponsored by Explore Horizons. All opinions are 100% our own!  My fifth grader struggles with reading and writing. It is something that's been ongoing since kindergarten. In the very early elementary grades you think to yourself...