Education + School

The excitement for the new school year is growing in our house. We are anxious to meet our teachers and see friends again. We absolutely love our school. The teachers and administration are fantastic at keeping us informed and involved. I...

Summer is here and so is "camp" season. We're excited to share The Language Project with you and give you a glimpse of their awesome summer camps beginning June 16-20, 2014, here in the metro for kids ages 3-10. About...

Having been an elementary teacher, I often get asked school related questions. One of the most frequent questions sounds something like this: How am I supposed to help my child with his math homework when I don't get it myself? Love it,...

Today's highlight is sponsored by Farfalla Music Studio - offering piano, voice and early childhood music classes in the Des Moines metro area.  About Farfalla Music Studio Farfalla Music Studio was founded by soprano Mariana Pino after living and teaching in the...

The thought of prepping for kindergarten and doing school type stuff over the summer just sends a chill up my spine. I want to have no agenda and just enjoy time with my baby before he goes off to school...

To my first baby:Today you start kindergarten. My heart bursts with excitement for you while also feeling like it is being torn straight from my chest. Staying home with you has been the best, yet most challenging five years...

Why does summer always seem to go by so fast? I was at Target right after the 4th of July and they were already setting up the back-to-school displays. What nerve! If you have been avoiding that section like...

Dear Teachers, I appreciate you. You often go unthanked. So, today let me express to you how much you mean to me. When my children wake up grumpy because I let them stay up too late the night before, I get...

We're honored to share this sponsored post featuring Lifetime Family Vision Center - providing complete eye care to families in central Iowa. About Lifetime Family Vision Lifetime Vision is the premier optometry practice in the Johnston, Iowa area. We offer the...

Stepping Stories Stepping Stories was founded by two moms and grew out of their personal parenting experiences. Their mission is to make parenting easier through personalized stories that help young children with transitions and challenges. Written by a team of child...