By Lisa Appelo I’m Done with Back to School as a Mom—But Not as a Grandma
It started in Target when I passed the backpack aisle. Instead of turning toward the school supplies and filling my…
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By Krystal Sieben Goodbye to the Little School Years
Somehow, I thought I’d have kids in the “little” school forever. As I nervously dropped my oldest off for kindergarten…
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What if We Stopped Making Homework the Norm?
Every day I pick my children up from school and ask the same question: Do you have homework tonight? I…
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By Amy Keyes So Much of Their Schoolwork is Digital Now, and So Are Our Memories
I’d like to say I’m a super organized, type-A, Pinterest-savvy rock star when it comes to keeping track of the…
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By Crystal Fulmer My Child with Special Needs Made His Own Way in His Own Time
I want to tell you the story of a little boy who came to live with me when he was…
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By Jamie Duhn 5 Things Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wants You To Know
I am a teacher. I have committed my life to teaching children. Of course, before I began this career, I…
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Sometimes a Kid Just Needs a Sick Day
My middle son stayed home from school today. He said he was sick. I’m not sure that is the truth.…
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By Courtney Marie Poullas For Work-at-Home Moms, “Don’t Blink” Hits Different
As mothers, we’ve all heard the quintessential, two-word exclamatory statement that is supposed to be golden advice: “Don’t blink!” The…
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Dear High School Junior, Make the Most of This Year
To my high school junior, Each year, these back-to-school letters get more difficult to write. Wanting to capture all that…
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By Her View From Home You’ll Grow So Much In Kindergarten and I Can’t Wait to Watch
On her seventh day of school, my kindergartener doesn't cry. It was a long road to this day. For the…
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By Laura Bailey What Not to Say to a Mom Who Finally Has All Her Kids in School
My youngest daughter will start kindergarten in less than a week. She is the third of three girls, and after…
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By Jessica Scott In Praise of Career and Technical Schools
An open letter to our local career and technical school, as well as all of our students who attend them:…
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