Education

It is 3 a.m. and you’ve had only 2 hours of sleep.  You have a meeting with your boss at 8 a.m. and really need some rest.  You’ve rocked, walked, swaddled, sang, and patted for the past 90 minutes...

Some evenings, homework time feels like a battle zone at our house. We are two years into the elementary school homework routine and still struggle with a simple, stress-free routine. The issue isn't homework content, but sitting down to...

Standing in the kitchen I hear their little voices chattering on about Star Wars and imitating the sounds of star fighters zipping through the air. Slowly so as not to interrupt their play, I sneak around the corner to watch...

      I had always thought of dyslexia as being a debilitating disorder affecting reading.  I thought that if an individual had dyslexia, they would struggle and be unable to participate in many activities.  I also, shamefully, thought that having...

In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we are happy to share with you a few posts about some common learning disabilities and how you can better understand the children (and parents) who struggle with these disorders.  Today's post...

Frankly, I was at the end of my rope. My husband had been out of town on business for three days. In that time, I’d had to shovel the driveway and sidewalk countless times, rearrange my work schedule for two...

Have you visited the new Montessori Nurtury in North Liberty?  If not, then now is the time! We recently spoke with the director, Lillian, about all of the great opportunities this new facility has to offer for your infants...

Hi, my name is Christina and I’m happy to have the chance to share with you a bit about my homeschooling experience in celebration of American Education Week! How We Decided to Homeschool I grew up homeschooled by a certified teacher,...

During American Education Week, we celebrate all of the people who devote their lives to the education of our nation’s children. This is no simple task. In our country, this magnificent conglomeration of 50 unique states, we educate everybody. Everybody....

Today I will be sharing with you 10 ways to create a healthy learning environment at home, whether you are able to be home with your little one every day or you simply want to make the best of...