Tag: education
Back in My Day . . . School in the 80s...
My children are currently in the third and sixth grades. When I was in third and sixth grade? It was 1983 and 1986, respectively....
Why I “Force” My Kids to Take Piano Lessons
I wrote this post on a Thursday night. This means earlier today I engaged in a battle with my kids over the need to go...
Parents — Back Away from the Poster Board! Teaching Kids Responsibility
In first grade, my son came home with a new school assignment — research poster on bats. His task? Look up some facts about bats,...
Tough Conversations With Your Child’s Teacher: A Guide from a Mom...
We’ve all been there: the kiddo comes home with a low grade or complaint about another student or teacher. If you are like most...
Engage Your Kids This Election Season!
I discussed the lopsided electoral map the morning after the Reagan vs. Mondale election with friends as we waited for the doors of our...
Continual Learning in the Summer
It’s summer! School is out, the sun is shining (most days), and the pools are open! While summer is a time for relaxing from...
Breaking Down the Preschool Decision
In a few months, just after his third birthday, my son Mixon will begin attending his fourth preschool. Four schools in three years. Well, two...
Kindergarten Registration in Nashville — What You Need to Know
Kindergarten registration in Nashville begins on April 4, 2016. Nashville families have can enroll their five-year-old children in Metro Nashville Public Schools during this kindergarten enrollment period....
10 Things I Hate About Preschool
Pretty soon, my two year old will begin his third preschool. That's correct. His number of schools experienced is more than the number of...
Confessions of a Terrified New Homeschool Mom
“When are you ever going to have time for yourself?”
“Good luck! I could never do it.”
“Are you crazy!?”
Surprisingly, these aren’t responses to my...