by Nancy Becker | Last updated Jun 29, 2017 | Grandparents, K-12
For the past six years, I have volunteered for the Center for People in Need in a collaborative effort with Food Bank of Lincoln and Malone Community Center. The Food Bank delivers food items to the Malone, and we distribute them. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Last updated Jun 23, 2017 | K-12
We all have those moments where we’re extremely proud of our children, and then we have those moments where we’re just flat out disappointed in them. And you know what, that goes for myself as well. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Jun 19, 2017 | Babies, K-12, Toddlers
This weekend, I realized I’m not the fun parent. I try to do fun things with the kids, but when my husband is involved he’s like a big kid himself. Our children’s faces light up when Dad’s around. Read More
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 friend’s company they’re enjoying, etc. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | May 22, 2017 | K-12
This marks the last week of our oldest daughter’s freshman year. While at a graduation ceremony this past Saturday, I couldn’t help but think…in three short years, she will be walking across the stage receiving her diploma. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Last updated May 16, 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 changed—and not for the better. Read More
by David Miers, PhD, LIPC | Last updated Jul 29, 2022 | 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 girl’s suicide that covers many other sensitive topics, including teen bullying, rape, and assault. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Last updated Apr 25, 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 | Last updated Jul 28, 2022 | 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 | Last updated Apr 7, 2017 | K-12, Toddlers
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy—these 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 | Last updated Mar 31, 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 “yes” to our grandkids without first getting all the details. Read More
by Shelly Mowinkel | Last updated Mar 23, 2017 | K-12
“Please, Mom. I want to buy book!”
“Dad, do you have $10?”
“You buy everything for the sisters and nothing for me ever!” Read More