By Krystal Sieben You’re the Kind of Teacher Who Brings Out the Best in My Child
Dear Mrs. Izzy, I was a teacher, and I know how challenging busy little boys can be. The energy, the…
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By Jessica Wanner Please Let This Be the Year His Classmates Come to His Birthday Party
I’m a proud mother of three pretty amazing kids, one of whom has special needs. My son is your “typical”…
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Dear Teachers, Thank You for All the Extra Things You Do at Christmastime
Dear teachers, I know this time of year is especially crazy for you. The weeks leading up to winter break…
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One Day You’ll Outgrow Being My Little Boy—But Not Today
One day you will come home after your first day of a new school year and not wish to share…
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Dear Teacher, What Do I Want You To Know About My Child? That’s My Baby.
Our district had a back-to-school open house, or "meet the teacher night" a few days ago. Between appointments to meet…
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By Jennifer Kennedy You’ll Never Regret Getting Involved at Your Child’s School
As the final bell rang, students and teachers lined the halls outside their classrooms. They clapped for the graduating fifth-grade…
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They Need Me Less and I Love Them More
In less than two weeks, my oldest son will be a fifth-grader and my youngest son will excitedly enter the…
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By Hannah Dearth My Heart Isn’t Ready For You To Start Kindergarten—But Yours Is
My heart is not ready for you to go, but the world deserves to see your light. No, the world…
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By Natasha Carlow This Isn’t the Start To School You Deserved, But We’ll Make the Most of it
I remember dropping you off at daycare the first time. You were just three months old. I sat in the…
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By Katie Coppens The Power of a ‘Together Bracelet’
Two years ago, my oldest started kindergarten. This year, my youngest starts. In any given year, school comes with so…
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By Mary Ann Blair Dear Kindergarten Mama, I Know Your Heart is Hurting
Dear kindergarten mama, I know your heart is hurting. You look at the little person in front of you and…
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By Carolyn Moore Dear Teacher, Why Didn’t We Get To Say Goodbye?
Dear teacher, I wish I could see you right now! I miss you so much. I feel a little confused…
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