Preschool

For three years I spent most weekday mornings putting together edible works of art for my daughter to demolish at lunchtime. I was (and sometimes still am) ‘that mom’ – the one you will claim has too much time...

Today is Read Across America Day! The birthday of one of the most famous and beloved children's authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day is a nationwide movement for motivating and inspiring our children to get...

Over the last several years, there has been a dramatic push to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs in schools. Public and private educators alike, along with policy makers, have created initiatives that have called for an...

Raise your hand if you think parenting is hard.  Me, too.  Raise your hand if sometimes the pressure of doing really elaborate things for the holidays gets overwhelming? I see you, Sister.  Me, too.  Now raise your hand if you’re looking for ways...

I’m going to be honest here and I give you permission to laugh. I thought that since I’d already been through potty training once with my son, that potty training my daughter would be a breeze! I hear you...

When you're a parent, there are times when words come out of your mouth that you would have never thought you'd say out loud. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Did I really just say that?" then you might...

When we sent our oldest to preschool for the first time, I remember how tiny she looked. Her chipmunk cheeks and petite frame were ever-present in that first-day-of-school photo. Three didn't look old enough on her. Or at least...

I’m one of those mothers who looks forward to each new milestone, excited for my kids to reach them and move on to the next one. Even before my daughter was born, I was eagerly anticipating the day she...

I remember a day a couple years ago when a blog post popped up on my Facebook newsfeed about strong-willed children. At first I dismissed it and kept on scrolling, but eventually my curiosity got the better of me,...