Education + School

Who knew I would be registering my child for something that doesn't start for 8 months?  Thinking ahead has not always been my strong point; needless to say, I have been forced to make some changes in that department! ...

November is a time when we give thanks. It also happens to be National Adoption Month, tomorrow being actual National Adoption Day. Today I am celebrating and sharing my thanks: To my mom and dad – thank you for always being...

In February 2015, I received a diagnosis that I long feared. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) – a chronic and progressive heart and lung disease for which there is no cure. In its simplest form, PH is high...

Most of us would agree that our world needs more problem solvers, but how do we create them? The answer is STEAM activities.  What are STEAM activities?  STEAM activities, which include science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, provide children with hands-on opportunities to learn problem-solving...

The first word that comes to mind when August arrives is school. This was reinforced when I walked into the store and saw the brightly colored bins of school supplies already lining the aisles.  7 Ways to Prep for Back...

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...

I knew it would be one of the more labor-intensive decisions I would make as a parent. I wanted to take my time, do research, ask friends questions and for recommendations, and find just the right place for my...

We have 141 children's books. That count is low because I'm always finding books under the couch, in the car, and yes, even in the bathroom. We don’t have 11 kids. We have two boys and about seventy books per kid...

I used to teach 5th grade, and I heard over and over again, "How can you teach 10 year olds every day? I could never do that!" It always struck me as funny because I truly love this age. Now...

My Lili girl has always had a heart for orphans. I'm not sure why. We didn't obsess over the movie Annie. We have never lived near an orphanage, nor were there any known orphans in her groups of friends....