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
My Child’s Friend
If it hasn’t happened already, it probably will at some point: the moment you don’t like one of your child’s friends. What do you do? I remember when I was growing up and my mom didn’t love me spending time with one of the girls in our neighborhood. She didn’t forbid...
How I Work to Inspire High School Students
As a principal, my husband gives many talks to the students throughout the year. Most times the talks are informational and to remind students of expectations but there are times when the talks are inspirational. During any one of these talks the students and teachers...
Is She Trying?
School is supposed to be a fun time where children learn new and exciting things about themselves and the world around them. But sometimes children can lack motivation in school and not give it their best effort. As parents, all we want is to see our children succeed...
Finding Joy in Cooking
I find joy in many aspects of my life. However, at the beginning of December, I was DONE. I was done finding joy. The joy in cooking, that is. I LOATHE cooking. Who in the world should expect a healthy meal for lunch, supper and breakfast, anyways? I hate recipes that...
Continuing My Mom’s Tradition of Giving
Generosity. As defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary: characterized by a noble or kindly spirit; having an abundance. As we begin this holiday season, this third season without my mom, I can feel the presence of my mom working through my hands and my heart....
Let’s Talk About Santa
The holidays are fast approaching, and with them, a question that has haunted me each of the past few Christmases: Will this be the year my kids stop believing in Santa? If they ask, how do I tell them the truth? And how do I tell them the true meaning of Santa? The...
Helping Our Kids Understand They Can Do Hard Things
There is a sign above my classroom door: “You Can Do Hard Things”. I see it every time I look up from my desk, walking around my classroom, or standing at the front of the room. The past handful of weeks, this statement has really struck a nerve with me. I find myself...
When is the Right Time to Give a Kid a Cell Phone?
At what age should your child be allowed to get a cell phone? Talk about a loaded question, especially if you're a parent arguing this point with your child who is upset that they are the only kid in school without a phone. Nowadays, the internet told me that the...
Lessons Learned from Injury
Two weeks ago our middle daughter broke her hand during a high school softball game. The sport she absolutely loves. That night I instantly knew something was wrong when she pulled herself from the game and said, “Mom, I cannot get my glove on.” Going from Manager to...
Recognizing My Gift is Joy
Today I started the day out in a rush. I hit my snooze button for an extra 30 minutes. I took a little longer to put makeup on, brush my teeth and walk out the door. Little did I know a handful of colored circles with wobbly lines would change my day. Needing to Slow...
Sending Our Daughter Off to College
"Good parents give their children roots and wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught to them." - Jonas Salk As we walk the path of parenting, I'm sure you've read or heard this quote many times. Lately, a version of this...
Masks at School
I can’t believe it's less than one month until kids are back in school. Summer break seems to fly by every year. On local parent forums, parents are excited about the planned return to full-time, face-to-face classes next month. Parents are engaging in the normal...
Navigating the Path Together
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