K-12
As your child grows and enters the teen years, there’s a lot to consider and think to ensure your child is safe, happy and healthy. From physical care to emotional and behavioral care, we’re here to help. Our experts can provide guidance for parents and youth, so you have the skills to take on new growth opportunities.
Recent Posts About K-12 Kids
9 Going on 19
Makeup, crop tops, skincare routines. My daughter is only nine years old, but she’s growing up faster than I did. Navigating Tween Years I was a tomboy growing up. I loved sports, ponytails and nothing pink or frilly. My daughter, however, is completely the opposite....
Sharing Advice with My Softball-Loving Daughters
I wrote this four years ago and wanted to revisit it because my heart is overflowing with all of these lessons for my daughters as we are in the thick of the softball season. From Players to Coaches One of you is a senior who is wearing her softball jersey for the...
How I Embraced Being Present This Summer
It’s that time of year again—back to school. This summer felt like it lasted a second. I blinked and it’s gone. I feel like we just had an end of the school year party and now here we go again. Cherishing Summer Moments With My Kids I don’t know who enjoys summer...
Embracing My Story: The Transformative Power of Vulnerability
“What is your story?” My body filled with anxiety. My skin crawled. I picked at my nails. This was the third time this summer I was asked about my story. But I build walls and keep people out. I only let a small group of people know my story. However, I know that to...
Balancing Parenthood & Friendship
We recently returned from a family vacation. There were eight of us crammed into one car to see Mount Rushmore. It was on that trip when I realized that my kids were cool and fun to hangout with. They're at a great age where we can sit and enjoy their company. It made...
Ready or Knot: Becoming the Mother of the Bride
When I started blogging for CapitalMOM in 2017, our oldest was a freshman in high school. She was just starting to grow into the young woman that we all prayed she would be one day. Now, six and half years later, she video called us to show off her engagement ring....
How to Politely Ghost a Friend
I previously shared that I don't like one of my son’s friends very much. This friend was not very nice to my daughter, and his attitude towards me was mildly irritating. I found this friend annoying because he’s loud, destructive and obviously had never been taught to...
The Summer of Yes: Prioritizing Family Over Work
It happens every single school year: the last day. Our children are anticipating summer more than ever, but I just want to put off summer for a few more days. Just a few more days to hear the chattiness of the juniors outside my door. Just a few more days to prolong...
How Strict Is Too Strict?
You’re either strict or you’re not, with very little consideration for the large grey area in between. If you could place these two descriptions on a parenting scale, you might see “strict” at the same end as authoritarian and “non-strict” at the same end as...
How Our Family Makes Time For Each Other
It looked like a family reunion, but it was a funeral visitation. I arrived ready to share my condolences with my cousin, expecting an evening of somberness and shared stories. However, my expectations quickly changed. As I wrapped my widowed cousin in a hug, she...
Kid-Friendly Conversations About Gun Violence
Every child deserves to go to school in a safe, warm and loving environment that fosters learning. Every staff member deserves to go to work and not fear for their lives. The images are heart-wrenching, the loss of life incomprehensible. Talking to your children about...
Embracing Change: A Springtime Transformation for the Mind
Spring is finally here. Don't get me wrong, I love the wonders that fluffy snowflakes bring, but warmer weather is on the way and that means freshening up! A Time for Transformations Spring is about change. For me, it means moving past the cups of coffee warming my...
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