Education + School

I think I’m failing as a parent. Okay—maybe not in an all-around way, but in this one area I seem to be falling miserably short. My kids despise chores. Is that too strong of a word? Well, anyway, they certainly don’t...

I guess I’m kind of a veteran now. Finishing, what, my seventh year of homeschooling? My kids have never known anything different. We made the decision to homeschool when our oldest was four. Intimidating decision as it was at...

I am a teacher. My job is to teach kids, but it is so much more than that. If I were to write an accurate job description, it would take up approximately 100 pages, size 12 font, single-spaced. I can’t even...

I love to read! As a mom, I hope this is a quality I pass along to my kids. From the time they were babies, I have done what I can to raise them to be readers.  5 ways to...

Today's Spotlight is on Pint-Size Technology - Iowa's only provider of Discovery Kids Puterbugs. Their mission is to help take kids natural tech abilities to a new and impressive level essential for their future success. Their program is Fun, Innovative, and Tech Saavy! About...

A while back, I did a post about why single moms “rock." I needed some pictures to go with the post, so I set up a super informal photo shoot at Guitar Center in West Des Moines to get...

Teachers are amazing. I am lucky to have had wonderful teachers throughout my life, blessed to have had phenomenal teachers working with my children, and fortunate to teach alongside educators who pour their heart and souls into the children coming...

I am a teacher. I am a parent. I know the relationship between parents and teachers is one of the most important for your child’s success in school. Especially if school is not one of your child’s favorite things.  All kids are different....

By: Nathan Boonstra, MD, pediatrician at Blank Children’s Hospital I'm excited to share a new community resource from Blank Children's Hospital. Introducing PedsGeekMD. When you are passionate about keeping children healthy, there’s a lot to geek out about. We are learning...

This featured business highlight is brought to you by Bergman Academy.  As a mom getting ready to send her firstborn off to kindergarten this fall, I am more than a little nervous. Is he ready? Will he be scared? What if...