As many parents are facing the struggle of reducing their children’s screen time, we are facing the same challenge. Check out one of my favorite ideas for cutting the screen time and increasing the learning/engagement time for my children.…

Check out my practical tips and questions to consider when trying to pick out a new school or transfer school for your child.…

Anyone who has tried to engage a child in conversation after school knows the inconsistencies that can occur when trying to elicit information about the school day. Oftentimes one-word yes-or no-answers are the most we can get from our…

Fun and easy prep activities for my 3 and 5 year old!…

Lesson: It’s back to school time!!! Yippie! As I previously mentioned in last year’s back to school article, I really enjoy the start of a new school year! It has always been so very exciting to me and I…

Lesson: As the summer approaches, most students and parents are looking forward to the end of a lengthy school year! I believe that the summer is definitely the time when children and adolescents should be outside playing and having…

Happy Almost Spring! Lesson: This time of year usually brings about 2nd semester Parent-Teacher Conferences for most schools. Oftentimes conferences can be a bit uncomfortable for some, especially if there is an inclination of anything negative that has to…

I recently finished reading a book titled Primary Greatness, The 12 Levers of Success by Stephen R. Covey. I am a pretty avid reader and I read all types of books that I would consider “good reads” but I…

Lesson:Although I try to do learning activities with my children on a regular basis, there are days that go by when there just isn’t time in the day for structured education time. I find that simple everyday tasks can…

Lesson:“Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.”–Nelson Mandela This has been a quote that has inspired me for years! As a younger student, school was just something that I had to do.…