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Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of teaching a freshman experience course at our local university. In the first few weeks of the semester, I love to start class by asking students to share a good, bad, or confusing thing that they...
Who doesn’t want to walk into the house after a long day and be welcomed home with the smells of a delicious dinner, all ready to eat? Managing after school activities
from the time the kids get out of school until dinnertime OR getting off work,...
It was our very first Parent Teacher Conference. We were beyond excited to hear what was happening at school in the life our new Kindergartner.
My husband and I arrived a few minutes early and waited until it was our time to sit down with our son's...
When I was asked to write a post about finding good before- and after-school childcare, I did what most parents would do: I turned and asked my five-year-old for her advice. (Ok, maybe most parents don’t do that.)
She thought for a moment, and then...
It’s the time of year when I start thinking about packing school lunches for my daughter. This can be a challenge. While I don’t consider her to be a picky eater, she is particular. Over the years we’ve come up with some lunch ideas that work for...
When I first experienced a blended, or multi-grade classroom, my child was a 3rd grader placed in a 2nd/3rd blend. I think I had a pretty typical parent reaction…. I panicked and my thoughts went straight to, “How is one teacher going to teach two...
Summer’s finally here! No more getting up early every day to pack lunches and drive the kids to school. You finally get to rest and relax with your little ones. But wait...what’s that? They’ve only been out of school for one week and they’re telling...
When the school year wraps up and summer begins, a slower pace and sunshine start calling, and my family is always eager to answer! After counting down to the beginning of June, when school is out, we are ready for a break!
Summer. The word brings visions of long days playing in the sprinkler, late nights playing board games followed by lazy mornings sleeping in, long family road trips, afternoons exploring local attractions, and a chance to take that vacation you...
A few messages ago our family pastor was preaching about what God looks for in a family He uses to further His kingdom. As I listened, I was reminded that as godly parents, we should be looking for specific godly characteristics in the Christian...