by Nancy Becker | Jun 6, 2017 | Grandparents, K-12
If I had a magic wand, I would use it to connect with our grandkids whenever I had a spare minute. I think about them each day and am always curious about what class they’re in, what book they’re reading, which friendâs company they’re enjoying, etc. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | May 22, 2017 | K-12
This marks the last week of our oldest daughterâs freshman year. While at a graduation ceremony this past Saturday, I couldnât help but think…in three short years, she will be walking across the stage receiving her diploma. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | May 15, 2017 | K-12
I hate to say it, but thank goodness kindergarten is over! This year has been rough to say the least. As I have mentioned before, Cohen has always been my good kid. He is caring, respectful and super helpful. But this year, something changedâand not for the better. Read More
by David Miers, PhD, LIPC | May 8, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, K-12
On March 31, 2017, Netflix launched 13 Reasons Why (13RW), a TV series based on a popular novel of the same name. The series is a fictional story and cautionary tale of a young girlâs suicide that covers many other sensitive topics, including teen bullying, rape, and assault. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Apr 24, 2017 | K-12
It was 1996, the first time I remember logging on to the internet. For some of you, you may remember the dial tone ringing as the computer tried connecting to the internet. Read More
by Lisa Jarvis, Peer Specialist | Apr 17, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, K-12
Stress is a part of our daily lives. As a parent, it might be heavy traffic on the way to and from work, the demands of being a good parent, the need to get that next raise at work, pressure to pay the mortgage and more. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Apr 10, 2017 | K-12, Toddlers
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairyâthese are just some of the lies we tell our children. Most children are raised to believe that their parents know best. Are we actually Pinocchio parenting or lying? Read More
by Nancy Becker | Apr 3, 2017 | Grandparents, K-12
Not long ago, our oldest granddaughter called requesting an interview with me for a school project. Before I even thought about it, I said yes. We are notorious for saying âyesâ to our grandkids without first getting all the details. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Mar 27, 2017 | K-12
âPlease, Mom. I want to buy book!â
âDad, do you have $10?â
âYou buy everything for the sisters and nothing for me ever!â Read More
by Nancy Becker | Mar 7, 2017 | Babies, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Feb 27, 2017 | K-12
I cannot relate to wanting to drive. I waited one week after my sixteenth birthday to get my license. My parents gave me a car for Christmas one year, and I was upset (no lie) that I didnât drive the car for months. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Feb 20, 2017 | K-12, Toddlers
No caffeine, no alcohol, no dairy, no gluten, no processed foods, no refined sugars and no eating after 7 p.m. I decided it was time to challenge myself and start the 10-Day Shred. Read More